Recipe(tried): Nanny B's Carrot Pudding

This came from my Mother-in-law (92 yrs). She made it every Christmas and now I do. Definitely a family favorite! I think the origin may be Scottish as that is her origin and reflects in her recipes.

NANNY B'S CARROT PUDDING

1 c. carrots, grated
1 c. potatoes, grated
1 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. raisins
1 c. currants
1 c. suet, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1 - 1 1/2 tsp. spices ( cinnamon, ginger, allspice & nutmeg) **

**I use 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. ginger, 1/8 tsp. nutmeg & 3/8 tsp. allspice. Family isn't too great on nutmeg. Adjust to your own taste.

Sift flour, soda and spices in one bowl. Cream sugar and suet in another bowl. Mix a little flour with the fruit in another bowl. Combine all together in one bowl, mixing well. Put in a well greased steam pudding mold or coffee can and cover with greased lid or tie greased heavy brown paper or heavy foil on top. Steam 3 hours in large pot making sure that it never goes dry. (The last couple of years I have steamed it in my pressure cooker for 1 hour and it has been the same.)
Slice into pieces and cover with warm custard sauce to serve. ( Like my Mother-in-law, I don't measure but I make a roux with flour and butter, add some milk and sugar, whisk it continuously while it thickens and add more milk if needed to make a sweet white sauce. Add another bit of butter when you take it off the heat. A little rum might not hurt either.) Enjoy! Merry Christmas to All!