"Mom served this as our traditional Christmas Day dessert. My kids are puzzled as to why we don't eat this steamed pudding on Christmas Eve! —Lois Herman, Watertown, New York..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 cup sugar
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2 eggs
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1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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3 cups chopped peeled tart apples
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1 cup chopped dates
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SAUCE:
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2 eggs
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract