This clootie dumpling reminds me so much of my husband's Granny Alice MIlne, she was a lovely lady and treated us to many a plate of Traditional Scottish Broth and a slice of her clootie dumpling over the years.. Everytime its simmering away I think of her and her delicious clootie dumpling that I had…

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2011 TO ONE AND ALL! It's that time of year again, time for spending what we can afford on gifts for friends, family and loved ones. Homemade gifts abound, as do decorations, rhubarb and elderberry fizz, ginger beer, cakes, shortbread and, for us here in Scotland, the traditional 'clootie dumpling'. For anyone who missed last year's copy, here are the basic recipes I use. Having moved house, I still haven't unpacked my cookie cutters, so this year's shortbread had to be cut…

Clootie dumpling is a suet pudding recipe from north of the border, making it a perfect choice of dessert to round off a Burns Night feast.

This rich fruit clootie dumpling is a classic Scottish steamed pudding, serve with clotted cream and a dram of whisky.

A wonderful fruity pudding traditional to Scotland, boiled in a ‘clout’ or cloth. Delicious with whipped cream or home made custard. This is my grandmother’s recipe, over 100 years old.

Our Microwave Clootie Dumpling recipe has everything a traditional Clootie Dumpling has but is ready in under ten minutes! We're not saying it's better, but it is certainly quicker and a lot more convenient. It needs to be tried to be believed. Full of all the flavours, fruit and spices Clootie Dumpling is known for and a perfect Scottish dessert!

Back when I was living in Edinburgh, I made good friends with a lovely woman named Marianne, aka The Crafty Granny (it's on her business c...

This clootie dumpling may not look like a traditional round clootie but it has all the tasty flavours of a traditional clootie, and it saves time and cooking fuel by cooking it in the microwave. Its egg and dairy-free so great for vegans and plant-based diets as well as for those who just love tasty traditional home-baking.

It was Mr Mc's birthday last week, and I made him one* of these! I am now the BEST WIFE EVAH! *g* Clootie Dumpling Recipe - Traditional Sc...