Figgy Duff

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger, allspice, and cinnamon. Whisk thoroughly to mix.
2. Stir in raisins, ensuring they are well coated in the flour mixture.
3. Pour in melted butter, molasses, and water. Mix with a wooden spoon until a dough forms.
4. Shape the dough into a ball and place it inside a cotton pudding bag. Tie the bag securely, leaving around 1 inch of space for the pudding to expand.
5. Boil the pudding in water for 1.5 hours. (In Newfoundland, it's often cooked alongside Jiggs Dinner, but can be made separately.)
6. Once the pudding is firm, remove it from the water and let it cool slightly. Unwrap it from the pudding bag.
7. Slice the pudding like a cake and serve warm with your choice of sauce, such as rum butter sauce, warmed molasses, or a Molasses Coady sauce made with molasses, butter, and water.