SPAM® releases limited-edition Figgy Pudding for the holidays

Claire Kowalick
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We have all probably heard the “We Wish you a Merry Christmas” carol with the famous line “bring us some figgy pudding,” but have you ever tried figgy pudding? SPAM® thinks you should.

A survey by SPAM® Brand of 2,000 Americans found nearly 70 percent of people had hear of figgy pudding but only 17% had ever eaten it.

To bridge this festive gap, SPAM® is ringing in the season with a new, limited-edition holiday SPAM® variety that is officially available beginning Nov. 15. This variety features flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ginger, allspice along with fig and orange.

SPAM recently released their holiday limited-edition flavor Figgy Pudding.
SPAM recently released their holiday limited-edition flavor Figgy Pudding.

SPAM® said the savory-sweet treat is a simple way for people to enjoy this classic yet elusive Christmas dish.

To answer the question, "Just what is a figgy pudding?" SPAM® released along with the new variety, a cartoon with holiday characters to introduce the dish.

The SPAM® survey also found:

  • For 83% of respondents, food plays an integral part of their holiday traditions.

  • Two-thirds of Americans want to re-create the holiday magic of their childhood memories.

  • Flavors that evoke the most holiday “feels” are cinnamon (58%), pumpkin (54%), peppermint (52%), cocoa (47%) and nutmeg (39%).

  • More than half of people had tried to re-create something from the holidays of their childhood – either a favorite meal, baked goods or decorations.

SPAM® Figgy Pudding is available at SPAM.com, Amazon.com and Walmart.com. Each purchase includes a two-pack of 12 oz. cans with a suggested retail price of $10. But get yours soon as supplies are limited. SPAM®'s previous holiday offering of SPAM® Pumpkin Spice sold out just seven hours after its launch in September 2019.

SPAM Figgy Pudding seen as part of a holiday charcuterie board.
SPAM Figgy Pudding seen as part of a holiday charcuterie board.

SPAM® says the tinned dish is a welcome addition to holiday tables as part of a charcuterie board, skewers of cheese and veggies, a cracker topper or in this Spiced Dutch baby pancake. See the recipe below:

Spiced Dutch Baby Pancake with SPAM® Figgy Pudding and Cranberry ButterServings: 4, Prep time: 15 minutes, Total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:3 eggs½ cup milk½ cup flour1 teaspoon cinnamon⅛ teaspoon nutmeg¼ cup butter1 (12-ounce) can SPAM® Figgy Pudding, cubed and browned¼ cup softened butter2 tablespoons cranberry saucePowdered sugar, if desiredMaple syrup, if desired

Directions:Heat oven to 425°F.In large bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add milk, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Whisk 2 to 3 minutes or until well combined and batter is smooth.In 10-inch cast iron skillet, over medium-high heat, melt butter. Pour batter into pan and scatter ½ of the SPAM® Figgy Pudding cubes over the top.Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until puffed and golden. Top with remaining SPAM® Figgy Pudding cubes.In small bowl, combine butter and cranberry sauce.Serve with cranberry butter, powdered sugar and maple syrup, if desired.

This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: SPAM® releases limited-edition Figgy Pudding for the holidays