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farm wife's indian pudding

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

A very old recipe from my grandmother's time and before. It is still scrumptious! Photo: meeshiesmom.com

(1 rating)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For farm wife's indian pudding

  • 1/3 c
    yellow cornmeal
  • 1/3 c
    cold water
  • 4 c
    whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    ginger
  • 1/2 c
    molasses

How To Make farm wife's indian pudding

  • 1
    In a small bowl, combine cornmeal and water. In a large saucepan, scald the milk and add cornmeal mixture, stirring to prevent lumps. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes or until thickened. Add salt, spices, and molasses.
  • 2
    Pour the mixture into a greased 1-1/2 quart casserole dish. Bake in a preheated 325-degree oven for two hours and 10 minutes.
  • 3
    Serve while still warm with heavy cream, vanilla ice cream, or a hard sauce.
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