CHRISTMAS Delights
What Really Is Figgy Pudding, Anyway?
n the traditional Christmas carol “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” figgy pudding is such a popular treat that visitors wouldn’t leave your home without getting some. But what is figgy pudding and, in 16th-century England it was common for carolers to sing at wealthy landowners’ doors, hoping fora bit of drink or nibble. Figgy pudding, a very British dessert, was seen as a delectable treat at the time. In England, a “pudding” is a sweet or savory steamed cake-like dessert. But the traditional figgy pudding would be nothing like a dessert you’d imagine. It was a dense mixture of spices and dried fruits (not necessarily figs!) mixed with suet and covered in liquor. If you want to try your hand at making one yourself, Daring Gourmet offers an authentic recipe ().
