Newfoundland Figgy Duff

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A spiced molasses and raisin pudding boiled in a cloth bag until firm, sliced and served warm with rum butter or molasses sauce. Makes 8 slices in about 1 hr 45 min.

Prep 15 min

Cook 90 min

Total 1 hr 45 min

Yield 8 slices

Ingredients

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2 cups (250 g)all-purpose flour
½ cup (100 g)brown sugar
2 tsp (8 g)baking powder
¾ tsp (2 g)ground ginger
¾ tsp (2 g)ground allspice
¾ tsp (2 g)ground cinnamon
1 cup (150 g)raisins
⅓ cup (75 g)melted butter
½ cup (120 ml)molasses, for the pudding
1 tbsp (15 ml)hot water
1 cup (240 ml)molasses, for the molasses sauce
4 tbsp (55 g)unsalted butter
¼ cup (60 ml)water

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Instructions

Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and spices. Stir in the raisins to coat.
Add the butter, molasses and hot water and mix to a stiff dough.
Scald a pudding cloth or cotton bag in boiling water, wring and dust with flour. Place the dough in it and tie, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) for expansion.
Lower into a pot of boiling water with a plate underneath to avoid scorching. Boil gently 1 hour 30 minutes, topping up water as needed.
Lift out, cool 10 minutes, and unwrap.
For the sauce, simmer the molasses, butter and water 5 minutes.
Slice the pudding and serve warm with the sauce.

Tips

Keep the water at a steady simmer and covered pudding fully.
A greased heat-safe bowl wrapped in foil also works.
Raisins can be swapped with currants.
Boil the pudding until it is firm and hot throughout.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make newfoundland figgy duff?

Plan on 15 minutes of prep and 1 hour 30 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 8 slices.

How should I store newfoundland figgy duff?

Refrigerate wrapped up to 5 days; reheat slices in a microwave or steam.

Can I make newfoundland figgy duff ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Figgy duff is a traditional Newfoundland and Labrador boiled pudding made with raisins and molasses, often cooked in the pot with Jiggs dinner. Serve it with tea.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

521 Calories / serving

13.7g Fat

99.2g Carbs

3.9g Protein

71.2g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~4168 cal · 110g fat · 794g carbs · 31g protein · 570g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.