Christmas Carrot Pudding

Submitted by sunnyshine

"This recipe was given to me from a dear friend for Christmas 2007...it is very yummy! My family of 5 (including their spouses and their families love it!) I gave it as a gift to friends and family members and they all wanted the recipe. Especially good with the "Christmas Pudding Sauce"."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 5 1 quart jars

ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup butter
• 3 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 4 cups flour
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon clove
• 3 cups raisins
• 2 cups mixed fruit
• 10 cups grated carrots

directions

1. Cream shortening, butter and sugar.
2. Add eggs.
3. In a separate bowl mix dry ingredients.
4. Wash and dry raisins.
5. Add the fruit and raisins to the flour mixture.
6. In a large bowl mix the carrots, flour mixture and creamed shortening.
7. Fill sealers ¾ full and process in a boiling water bath for 3 hours.
8. Makes about 5 quart jars.