Carrot Puddin’

This is yummy and makes a perfect side for a family meal!

Servings: MAKES TWO 6"X9” CASSEROLES

Ingredients

• 8 pounds carrots (peeled and cut into thick slices)
• 1/2 pound butter (unsalted, melted)
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 2/3 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 8 eggs (whipped by hand)
• 1 orange (washed, zested and cut in half)
• 1 tablespoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large pot, boil the carrots in lightly salted water until tender.
3. Drain in a colander.
4. Mash the carrots thoroughly while hot by hand with a potato masher.
5. Stir in the butter.
6. Add the orange zest and squeeze in the orange juice (through a strainer).
7. Stir well.
8. Add the eggs, stir.
9. Fold in the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and baking powder (having previously mixed together well).
10. Stir until all ingredients are well blended.
11. Pour into greased casserole dishes.
12. Bake in preheated oven until internal temperature reaches 175° (approx. 40 min.)
13. Serve hot. Enjoy!