Individual Fig or Apricot Steamed Puddings

Ingredients in this Recipe

1 1/2 stemmed dried pounds (about 84) Black Mission figs, to make about 4 cups or 2 pounds dried, or whole or halved apricots to make about 4 cups
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus 2 tablespoons, melted, for buttering molds
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup apricot jam
1/2 cup brandy
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 cups milk
2 cups packed dark brown sugar
3 cups all purpose flour
4 large eggs

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