Everything was mixed and tightly wrapped in a muslin cloth, then slowly steamed over the dying embers of the hearth overnight, hence the name Ember Pudding. The gentle heat caramelized the sugars, creating a deep, smoky sweetness.
Thanksgiving is all about being thankful, coming together, and the joy of tradition, and Queen’s Ember Pudding captures that all in one warm, nostalgic dessert. In many ways, the pudding symbolizes what Thanksgiving stands for: resourcefulness, community, and slow, intentional cooking.
When you think of the ingredients themselves molasses, treacle, dried fruits, warm spices they perfectly express the comforting flavors of the season.
The richness of the pudding creates a dessert that feels like an embrace, and on a cold November night, there’s nothing better to have after dinner. While pumpkin pies and pecan tarts dominate Thanksgiving tables, preparing Ember Pudding creates a lovely option for a host wanting to offer something purposeful but different.
Perhaps a little more significant, when you bring this to the table, it also has a story about a dish that once baked in English manors has now made it into your Thanksgiving celebration. It’s clearly more than a pudding; it’s historical, family and love-based, and something to pass on.
Read the full story that first appeared in Seema Magazine here:
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