Figgy Duff
βDiscover the joy of making Figgy Duff at home. This 45-minute canadian recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.β

π€ Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Figgy Duff at home. This 45-minute canadian recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Figgy Duff is a beloved Canadian dish that brings comfort and satisfaction to any meal. Its flavors have been refined over time to create the perfect balance that keeps people coming back for more.
Cooking is more than just preparing foodβit's an act of love, creativity, and connection. This recipe embodies that spirit, offering you a chance to create something special in your own kitchen.
π Figgy Duff
π Ingredients
- β’2 cups All purpose flour
- β’1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- β’2 tsp Baking Powder
- β’1 tsp Ginger
- β’1 tsp Allspice
- β’1 tsp Cinnamon
- β’1 cup Raisins
- β’1/3 cup Melted Butter
- β’1/2 cup Molasses
- β’1 tablespoon Water
π¨βπ³ Instructions
- 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.
π‘ Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Figgy Duff at home. This 45-minute canadian recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
β Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality All purpose flour
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
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