Thanksgiving Indian Pudding

molasses

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Honey provides sweetness with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and lactose-free.

Scold 2 cups of milk and 2 cups of cream in a saucepan.

Gradually sprinkle in 3 tablespoons of yellow cornmeal while stirring briskly to avoid lumps.

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.

Add 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of maple syrup, and 1 tablespoon of butter to the mixture.

Stir in 1 spoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg, and a pinch of ground cloves.

Let the mixture cool slightly before adding in 2 beaten eggs.

Mix well to incorporate the eggs into the pudding mixture.

Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake at 325°F for 2 hours.

Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Cooking Techniques

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