Mix and sift ingredients. Add the fruits, stir until well coated, then stir in potatoes, carrots, and milk. Pour into a greased pan and cover with a lid and steam in a large pan of hot water for 2 1/2 hours.
Serve with Carrot Pudding Sauce, made as follows: Mix 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 large teaspoon vanilla or wine, and the yolks of two eggs. Beat. When ready to serve, add 1/2 pint cream whipped.
I seem to recall this one coming out remarkably like a bagel...