Carrot Pudding

We are having a family reunion in June and I will not be able to come.  We are getting a recipes together of my Grandmas for the reunion,  This Carrot Pudding recipe I remember Grandma making at Christmas Time.  I have always liked it especially the sauce that went on top.  Grandma always made a nutmeg and a rum butter sauce.  It was always fun to have 2 choices for the top.  Grandma always put them in a tin or something.  I changed it to jam canning jars or jars that go straight down.  So that they are easy to get out.    I keep them stored in the jars in the fridge and then take them out and slice them in 1 inch thickness and then put the sauce on./  I like to warm them  in the microwave before I serve them.    I also remember her Texas sheet cake topped with walnut and chocolate frosting.   The walnut Grandpa and Grandma took out of the shells.  She often had the cake we went to their house to play Canasta.  Fond memories of playing cards till 2 in the morning.   I wish I could make it.  Have a great time.

1 c. raw potato's grated
 1 c. raw carrots grated
 1 c. sugar
1 t. soda
3/4 c. melted butter
 raisins if desired ( I do not put any because I do not like them)
 3 eggs beated

 Sift Together:
 1 c. flour
 1 t. cinnamon
 1 t. nutmeg
1 t. cloves

Grease Jars
 Stir soda into potato's and carrots, sugar and mix well.  Stir in eggs and butter, flour and spices.  Fill jars
2/3 - 3/4 full.  Cover with foil and then put an elastic band around jar to hold foil in place. (could use string)
Place a rack in a large pan that has a lid .  Put water in the pan to cover the rack..Boil water.   Place jars on the rack. Cover with lid.  On stove top, cook and steam  for 2-3 hours.  Check and add water if it boils out.  steam on a med heat.   Cool and keep in fridge.  Slice and warm slightly in the microwave and top with topping.

Topping for Carrot Pudding

1 c. sugar
3/4 c. cream
 1 c. butter
1 t. vanilla

Combine sugar, butter and cream Bring to a boil and then cook on low for 10 min.  Remove and add vanilla.   Can add nutmeg like grandma did which i do.  For the rum sauce add some rum flavoring.