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Persimmon Pudding
Persimmon Pudding is a classic American dessert that showcases the deep, caramel-like flavor of ripe persimmons. This moist, spiced pudding cake has a texture somewhere between a steamed pudding and a dense quick bread. Its use of seasonal fruits, warm spices, and nuts makes it a nostalgic winter favorite. Often served during fall and holiday gatherings, it pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 385 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup persimmon pulp
  • ½ stick margarine (or ¼ cup butter)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup nuts (chopped )

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Persimmon Base

  • Prepare 1 cup of persimmon pulp.
  • Cream margarine (or butter) with sugar.
  • Add egg and beat well.

Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients

  • Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and nutmeg.

Step 3: Assemble Batter

  • Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with milk.
  • Stir in persimmon pulp.

Step 4: Add Mix-ins

  • Finally, fold in raisins and chopped nuts.

Step 5: Bake

  • Pour mixture into a well-greased 1½-quart baking dish.
  • Bake in a slow oven at 300°F for 2 hours.

Tips

  • Replace margarine with butter for richer flavor (card already allows this).
  • Add orange zest for a bright citrus lift.
  • Swap raisins for chopped dates or dried cranberries.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or hard sauce.
  • Add ½ teaspoon ginger for more pronounced holiday spice.
  • Substitute walnuts or pecans depending on preference.
  • Bake in individual ramekins for faster cooking.
  • Add a splash of bourbon to the batter for a festive version.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a vintage presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 405mgFiber: 4gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 3mg
Keyword baked pudding, classic recipes, comfort food, holiday baking, persimmon, pudding, vintage dessert, warm spices
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