TRADITIONAL INDIANA PERSIMMON PUDDING

Traditional Indiana Persimmon Pudding image

This recipe has been handed down in our family since 1850. It's a Thanksgiving favorite, hot or cold!

Provided by KerryT

Categories Desserts Custards and Pudding Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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.
Bake for 2 hours in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes. Pudding will be dark brown when finished. Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Cholesterol 34.6 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 223.6 mg, Sugar 18 g