Figgy Pudding With Rum Butter Sauce Recipe

• 1/3 c. dates, minced, packed
• 1/4 c. black dry fig, minced, and, packed
• 1 c. water
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 c. pumpkin, puree, canned
• 3/4 c. flour, sifted
• 1/2 tsp baking pwdr
• 1 tsp grnd cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp grnd allspice
• 1 pch salt
• 1 pch freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/3 c. soft butter
• 1/2 c. dark brown sugar
• 2 x egg, room temperature
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1 x orange, grated, zest, of Sauce
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 1/3 c. brown sugar
• 3/4 c. 35% cream
• 2 Tbsp. dark rum

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