Figgy duff (pudding)

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Figgy duff
Type Pudding
Place of origin Newfoundland and Labrador
Region or state North America
Associated cuisine Canadian cuisine
Main ingredients Flour, butter, sugar, molasses, raisins
Food energy
(per serving)
733  kcal (3,070  kJ)

Figgy duff is a traditional bag pudding from the province of Newfoundland and Labrador most commonly served as a part of a Jiggs dinner. It is sometimes called a raisin duff. The word 'Figgy' (or figgie) is an old Cornish term for raisin; perhaps indicating the origin of the settlers who brought this dish to the area. It is very similar to the Scottish clootie dumpling.

One traditional recipe lists the ingredients as breadcrumbs, raisins, brown sugar, molasses, butter, flour, and spices. These are mixed and put in a pudding bag, wrapped in cheesecloth, or stuffed into an empty can and then boiled, usually along with the cooking vegetables of the Jiggs dinner.

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