Caramel Dumpling Pudding

Caramel Dumpling Pudding

1 cup water
3/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
a pinch of nutmeg
a pinch of salt
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Ice Cream

In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the water and 1/2 cup brown sugar to a boil. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter and the vanilla until the butter is melted. Pour into a greased 1-quart baking dish. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, salt and milk just until blended. Stir in the remaining brown sugar. Fold in the raisins and walnuts. Drop by spoonfuls over the sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 350 F for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Spoon into the dishes. Serve with ice cream. Makes 2 servings