Mince Meat Nut Pudding

FROM: The Recipe Box on display at the Canton Township Historical Museum, Canton, Michigan (Donated: 1984), circa 1921.

Mince Meat Nut Pudding

Mince meat, (9 ounces), 1 package,
Baking powder, 1 teaspoon,
Water, 1/2 cup,
Eggs, 2,
Brown sugar, 1/2 cup,
Flour, 1 tablespoon,
Nut meats, chopped, 1 cup.

Break mince meat into pieces. Add cold water. Place over heat and stir until all lumps are thoroughly broken up. Bring to brisk boil; continue boiling for three minutes or until mixture is practically dry. Allow to cool. Beat eggs and blend with brown sugar. Fold in flour with baking powder. Blend well. Fold in mince meat with chopped nut meats. Pour into buttered baking pan (10-inch) and bake in slow oven (275 degrees F.) about one hour. Serve cold with cream. Serves eight.