Vegan Rum Raisin Pudding With Candied Pecans
Servings:4 servings
Easy, vegan, and gluten-free, this spiced pudding warms the soul with rum-soaked raisins (optional) and crunchy, sweet candied pecans.*REMEMBER to soak your raisins at least several hours or overnight!
Ingredients
For the pudding:
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup spiced rum
- ½ cup organic sugar
- ¼ cup plus 1 Tbsp corn starch
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/16 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or ⅛ teaspoon if using pre-ground
- 3 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk, such as soy, almond, or coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the pecans:
- 1 ½ cups raw pecans - (makes enough to have leftovers!)
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter, melted, optional
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Soak the raisins:
- Combine the raisins and rum in a small bowl and soak for at least a few hours, preferably overnight.
Make the pudding:
- First, drain the raisins and set aside (reserve the rum for a delicious cocktail). Combine the sugar, corn starch, cinnamon and nutmeg in a sauce pan. Over medium-low heat gradually stir in the milk. Cook for about one minute to bring up to temp. Stirring frequently, reduce heat to low and cook until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla and about ⅔ of the raisins, reserving some for garnish. Pour into a quart-size dish or 2 to 4 smaller, individual serving bowls (makes 3 cups of pudding). Refrigerate uncovered until firm, 2 to 3 hours.
Make the Candied Pecans:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Spread the pecans on the pan. In a small mug, combine the butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Pour mixture over the pecans and mix well. Spread pecans in a single layer and bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven, stir, and bake an additional 10 minutes. Allow to cool on the pan.
- Serve with candied pecans, remaining raisins, and coconut whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
If you're not into rum or raisins, feel free to omit them. The spiced pudding is delicious on its own.
You will have extra candied pecans (hooray)! Nutrition for the pudding was calculated using ¼ of the full batch of pecans (or 1/16 per person).
Store pudding in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 50mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg
