Caramel Dumpling Pudding

Name: Caramel Dumpling Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; Pinch each nutmeg and salt; 1/4 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; Ice cream

I found this recipe handwritten into an old cookbook of my mom's, who was born in 1897. We like to eat this old-fashioned dessert warm, topped with cream, ice cream or whipped cream. -Marianne Ryan, Lyons, Colorado

Ingredients

1 cup water
3/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch each nutmeg and salt
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Ice cream

Directions

In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring water and 1/2 cup brown sugar to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla until butter is melted. Pour into a greased 1-qt. baking dish; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, salt and milk just until blended. Stir in the remaining brown sugar. Fold in raisins and walnuts. Drop by spoonfuls over sauce.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Spoon into dishes. Serve with ice cream.