Steamed Date Pudding

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh dates, cut up
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup ground raw carrots
• 1 cup ground raw potatoes
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Instructions

1. Mix together and put into a greased 2 quart mold. Cover with a closely-fitted lid. Put in boiling water halfway up the sides of the mold. Steam for 3 hours.
2. Remove and let stand for 5 or 10 minutes.
3. Invert onto a serving plate.
4. Serve with warm lemon sauce.