Fig Pudding (Mrs. R. Heim.)

Ingredients

• 1 pound figs
• 0.5 pound suet
• 6 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 cups biscuit crumbs
• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla

Instructions

1. Run the figs, suet, and biscuit crumbs through a grinder. Beat the six eggs very light. Add the ground mixture and other ingredients to the eggs, and beat again.
2. Place the pudding mixture into a buttered mold, tie it in a well-scalded bag, and steam or boil for four hours.
3. While the pudding cooks, prepare the sauce: Beat one cup butter with two cups sugar until light and creamy. Add two well-beaten eggs gradually. Then add the vinegar and vanilla gradually. Cook in a double boiler for a long time, stirring constantly, or it will not be smooth.
4. Keep the sauce hot until served. Turn out the pudding and serve hot with the sauce.