Instructions: In a large bowl, combine butter, molasses and milk. Reserve 1/4 cup of flour for dredging the fruits. Mix remainder of flour with salt, spices, cream of tartar and baking soda. Combine with first mixture. Add dredged fruits (toss fruits lightly with 1/4 cup reserved flour). Mix thoroughly. Fill well oiled 1 pound cans 2/3 full of pudding. Cover and steam for 3 hours. Serve hot with any desired pudding sauce (caramel, lemon, etc.).

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