CRANBERRY STEAMED PUDDING
Mom, from O'Mom

This is a double recipe!

4 cups halved cranberries
2 2/3 cups flour
1 cup molasses
2/3 cup hot water
4 tsp baking soda

Dissolve baking soda in the hot water, then mix all things together You might have to use your hands.  Steam in greased mold for 2 hours.  You can use what used to be a 1 lb. coffee can or the ½ football shape mold.  Actually any mold that it fills about 2/3 full.

SAUCE
1 cups sugar
1 cups ½ & ½
¼ cup butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Boil 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often.