Crockpot Indian Pudding

Ingredients:

• 3 c. milk
• 1/2 c. cornmeal
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 c. light brown sugar
• 1/3 c. molasses
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. allspice
• 1/2 tsp. ginger
• 2/3 cup chopped dates or chopped raisins

Preparation:

Lightly grease crockpot. Preheat on high for 20 minutes. Meanwhile bring milk, cornmeal and salt to a boil. Boil, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Cover and simmer an additional 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine eggs, brown sugar, molasses, butter, and spices. Gradually beat in hot cornmeal mixture; whisk until smooth. Stir in raisins or finely chopped dates. Pour into crock and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours.