Canadian cuisine
Figgy Duff
Indulge in a fluffy sponge cake soaked in maple syrup and crowned with sweet fig compote.
Figgy Duff is a Canadian dessert featuring a light, sponge-like pudding infused with maple syrup, topped with a luscious fig compote. Its tender texture contrasts beautifully with the rich sweetness of the figs, making it a delightful treat for any occasion. Serve this blood-sugar friendly and gluten-free delight alongside a scoop of dairy-free ice cream or a dollop of whipped coconut cream.
Method
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and spices.
- 2
Add raisins and stir well, making sure to coat the raisins in the flour mixture.
- 3
Add melted butter, molasses and water and mix with a wooden spoon. Form a ball with the spoon or your hands and put the dough ball in a cotton pudding bag. Tie the bag, leaving at least 1 inch of room to allow the pudding to expand while cooking.
- 4
Boil pudding for 1.5 hours. (In NL, this is typically done in the pot along with Jiggs Dinner, but it can be done independently.)
- 5
When the duff is firm, remove it from the boiling water and let it cool slightly before removing it from the pudding bag.
- 6
Slice pudding like a cake and serve with the warm sauce of your choice: rum butter sauce, warmed molasses or Molasses Coady sauce (1 cup (250 mL) molasses, 1/4 cup (60 mL) butter, 1/4 cup (60 mL) water) is common in Newfoundland.
FAQ
Is «Figgy Duff» gluten-free?
It may contain gluten — check the ingredients and pick gluten-free alternatives.
How many calories and carbs are in a serving of «Figgy Duff»?
One serving has 969 kcal, 166.7 g carbs, 14.2 g protein and 26.3 g fat. The recipe makes 3 servings.
Is «Figgy Duff» suitable for gestational diabetes (GDM)?
High carb load. Carb load: высокая. This is not medical advice — with GDM, check with your doctor and glucose meter.