Tried and True Persimmon Pudding

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325℉. Lightly grease a 9 X 9 baking dish plus a smaller baking dish. (See notes below)

Step 2

Whisk 1-1/4 cups of the flour and the baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a small bowl.

Step 3

In a larger bowl mix together the persimmon pulp and eggs until well combined.

Step 4

Add the sugar and continue to mix.

Step 5

Mix the dry ingredients with the wet ones and stir until well combined. Slowly add the remaining 1/4 cup flour.

Step 6

Stir in the melted butter.

Step 7

Combine the sweetened condensed milk with the wet ingredients.

Step 8

Combine the nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger and sprinkle into the pudding and mix well.

Step 9

Pour into the prepared pans.

Step 10

Bake for about 1 hour - until the top is golden brown and the sides begin to pull from the sides.

Step 11

Cool slightly and serve warm with hard sauce or sweetened whipped cream.