broil the tops with
a little sauce to make them
caramelized and brown
source, 4 servings
pudding: 2 T butter, 1/2 c chopped dates, 2 t lemon zest, 1 t soda, 1/4 c hot water, 1 c pumpkin puree, 1/2 c brown sugar, 1 t cinnamon, 1 t cardamom, pinch sea salt, 1 c flour; sauce: 1/2 c brown sugar, 1/3 c pumpkin puree (rest of can), 1/4 c cream, pinch sea salt, 1 stick butter, 2 T bourbon; toppings: crème fraiche, sea salt
pudding: combine dates, water, butter, zest, soda, stand 10 minutes; add rest; bake in buttered ramekins, 350 F, 25 minutes or until tops are just firm; microwave sauce ingredients until smooth; spoon some sauce over puddings, broil; serve with remaining sauce, toppings
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