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Traditional Indiana Persimmon Pudding



"This recipe has been handed down in our family since 1850. Its a Thanksgiving favorite, hot or cold!"
Original recipe yield: 15 servings.
Prep Time:
10 Minutes
Cook Time:
2 Hours
Ready In:
2 Hours 10 Minutes
Servings:
15

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 cups persimmon pulp
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 6 cups milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the persimmon pulp and eggs using a whisk. Stir in sugar. Combine the flour and baking soda; stir into the persimmon alternating with milk until smooth. Pour into a large greased crock or casserole dish. Drop dabs of butter on top.
  3. Bake for 2 hours in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes. Pudding will be dark brown when finished. Serve hot or cold.