Persimmon Pudding

In this recipe, persimmon pulp is combined with spices, eggs, sugar, flour and butter and baked in the oven rather than steamed in a pudding mold. Serve warm with whipped cream or caramel sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 539 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups white sugar
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 ½ cups milk
• 2 cups persimmon pulp

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine persimmon pulp, baking soda, sugar and eggs. Mix well.

Step 3

Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, milk and melted butter. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Pour into baking pan and bake in preheated oven for 55 minutes. The pudding will rise but will fall when removed from oven.