Indian Pudding

Ingredients 2 cups low-fat (1% milkfat) milk 1/4 cup dark molasses 1/4 cup cornmeal 2 large egg whites 3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter or margarine (melted) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup raisins 1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger (optional) Nutritional Information 1 serving: Calories 228 Total Fat 4g Saturated Fat 3g Protein 7g Carbohydrate 42g Fiber 1g Sodium 197mg Cholesterol 13mg

Introduction: In colonial days, Indian pudding was a simple cornmeal mush sweetened with molasses. In later years, it was dressed up with everything from sugar and eggs to raisins and spices. Makes 4 servings. Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 50 minutes. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. In a medium-size saucepan, combine the milk and molasses. Stir in the cornmeal. Cook, stirring constantly, over moderate heat for 5 to 6 minutes or until thick. Set aside. Step 2: In a medium-size bowl, combine the egg whites, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt. Stir into the cornmeal mixture. Stir in the raisins and ginger (if using). Spoon mixture into an 8-inch round baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes.