STEAMED PERSIMMON PUDDING WITH BRANDY SAUCE

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Number Of Ingredients 19

3c.persimmon pulp
3t. baking soda
2c. raisins, chopped
1/2c. pecans, chopped
1c. butter, softened
2-1/4c. sugar
4 eggs
3c. flour
2t. vanilla
2t. lemon juice
4T. brandy
2t. cinnamon
1t. salt
BRANDY SAUCE
3/4c. sugar
1/2c. butter
1 egg
1-6T. brandy
1/4t. nutmeg

Steps:

  • 1. Mix persimmon pulp and baking soda. Set aside. 2. Cream butter and sugar. Add 4 eggs, mixing well after each. 3. Add flour alternating with persimmon mixture. 4. Add vanilla, lemon juice, brandy, cinnamon, and salt. 5. Fold nuts and raisins in gently. 6. Pour into greased and floured 1-1/2 qt. mold. Cover tightly. Place in large pot with enough water to come about 1/2 way up mold. Steam 2-1/2 hours for mold. Check water during to make sure water has not evaporated. Cool 10 minutes. Unmold and serve with brandy sauce. BRANDY SAUCE 1. Cream sugar and butter in top of double boiler until smooth. Cool slightly. 2. Beat egg and add to mixture. Place over water again and cook, stirring until thick. 3. Remove from heat, add nutmeg and brandy to taste 3.

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