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    Home » Our latest posts » Desserts

    O Bring Us Some Grain Free Figgy Pudding...

    November 13, 2017 Filed Under: Baked Goods, Desserts, Holidays

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    The classic Figgy Pudding of song gets a healthy sugar free and grain free makeover so everyone can enjoy this traditional treat.

    Who needs a recipe for a scrumptious holiday dessert that is sugar free, gluten free and casein free? Behold the Grain Free Figgy Pudding!

    What is Figgy Pudding anyway? Isn't it hard to make? If it is free of sugar and grains does it taste like cardboard?

    closeup of mini figgy pudding with text overlay "grain free figgy pudding"

    Figgy Pudding is simply a combination of fruits and spices boiled together to make a traditional Christmas dessert. It is also called Christmas Pudding or Plum Pudding.

    Boiled pudding is different than the creamy stuff most people think of when they hear pudding. This is thicker and almost cake like, without the grains of course.

    There are hundreds if not thousands of variations on this dish. Some use fresh figs, others dried, some no figs, some use a variety of other dried fruits. Some are steamed others are baked. Some use alcohol.

    All can be delicious in their own way.

    This version comes from Nourishing Holiday, Grain Free Gut Healing Recipes for Every Occasion and is not only easy to make it derives all of its sweetness from the fruit and honey.

    Ingredients and Substitutions for Figgy Pudding

    Here are a few ideas for switching up the recipe.

    figs - the recipe below uses fresh figs, but those are hard to find in many places in December. You can use dried figs and soak them in the water for an hour or more if they seem too dry.

    dates - like the figs, soak them before proceeding with the recipe if they seem too dry.

    raisins - these go in at the end, but like the figs and dates, soak them in a little water if they are dry and drain before adding.

    honey - you could also use agave syrup, maple syrup, etc. for a non sugar substitute.

    butter - the recipe says to use ghee for a casein free substitute; coconut oil is another option.

    eggs - or equivalent egg free substitute.

    coconut flour - you could use another grain free substitute instead. I think almond flour would work and taste as well as the coconut.

    vanilla - rum flavoring would be a nice alternative to get the flavor without the actual rum.

    cinnamon - or nutmeg or cloves or a little of all three.

    water - you could also swap in some or all alcohol if you prefer

    baking soda -no real substitute here.

    Grain Free Figgy Pudding

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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ½ cup water
    • 1 cup coarsely chopped figs (plus extra for garnish)
    • 1 cup dates
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ cup honey
    • ¼ cup butter (Replace with ghee for casein-free option)
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ¼ cup coconut flour
    • ½ cup raisins

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°.
    • Grease four one-cup ramekins.
    • Combine figs, dates, and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
    • Turn heat down and simmer 10-15 minutes.
    • Pour mixture into the container of a high-powered blender, add baking soda, and blend on high until smooth.
    • Return mixture to saucepan and add honey, butter, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon and whisk until combined.
    • Add coconut flour and whisk until smooth.
    • Fold in raisins.
    • Pour the batter evenly into prepared ramekins, filling each just over halfway.
    • Bake for 35-40 minutes.
    • Top with sliced figs and serve warm.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Lisa W

      December 04, 2018 at 9:59 am

      Can you clarify quantity of dates vs raisins (dates are listed twice)

      Reply
      • Audrey

        December 04, 2018 at 5:48 pm

        Well, how did I manage to do that?! The second one should have been raisins. I have corrected it now. Thank you so much for letting me know about the typo.

    2. Car

      December 15, 2022 at 9:10 am

      Could this be made in a 9x 13 glass pan? What would be the baking time? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Audrey

        December 15, 2022 at 1:26 pm

        It makes less than 4 cups of pudding so a 9x13 pan would be far too big. You'd want a 1 quart casserole or triple the recipe. As far as cooking time, I would start with 40 minutes and check it every 5 minutes or so until it is set in the middle.

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