Graham Cracker Figgy Pudding Recipe

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease a bundt pan. In a medium bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. In a a medium saucepan, heat the figs and milk over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a simmer. Do not let the mixture come to a boil, but reduce the heat lightly and let it simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the figs are completely soft and fattened from the milk. This mixture will be rather thick. In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs vigorously by hand for one minute. Stir in the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and lemon peel. Once combined, stir in the warm fig and milk mixture. Now, add the flour mixture. Stir only until completely combined. This will be a thick batter. Gently spoon the batter into the greased pan. Place a sheet of aluminum foil on top. Bake for 90 minutes, and then remove the foil. If the pudding has become firm to the touch and begins to pull away from the sides of the pan, you're done. If not yet, continue baking until it has reached that point. Run a sharp knife around the edges of the pan to help loosen the pudding. Let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. It should come out rather easily. If desired, garnish with a confectioners' sugar glaze made by whisking together confectioners' sugar and only as much cream or eggnog as desired to give it a thick but pourable consistency. Top with sprinkles, berries, or follow my example and use crystallized mint. Serve by cutting into wedges. Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.