Our entire family expects to have persimmon pudding on the menu for all holiday dinners, and every family in this part of Indiana has a favorite recipe to use. The recipe below is the one I have used almost exclusively. It is dated "1960".

Persimmon Pudding

2 C persimmon pulp 1 tsp. cinnamon
2 C sugar 3/4 C milk
2 eggs 1/4 C Half and Half
1 C flour 1/3 C margarine
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 2 extra T pulp

Mix thoroughly the 2 cups pulp, sugar, and eggs.
Combine flour and baking powder.
Add alternately with milk and cream mixture a little at a time, beating after each addition.
Add melted margarine and extra pulp for flavor.
Bake (in 9" X 13" unbuttered pan) at 350° for 45 minutes to an hour.
Serve with whipped cream or Cool Whip.


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