Traditional Indiana Persimmon Pudding

20 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 2 hr
Ready In: 2 hr 10 min

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

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

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Original recipe yields 15 servings

Directions

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

Amount Per Serving (15 total)

Calories
278 cal
14%

Fat
3.8 g
6%

Carbs
53.9 g
17%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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KerryT

Nov. 26, 2007

"I'd like to clarify a couple of things about this recipe. I submitted this particular recipe, and to Beth, who made a comment, you are correct if you are going by the picture. I don't know where this ..." See morepicture came from, but its NOT my pudding! The picture looks like a cake. I wrote a long time ago to the webmaster to delete the photo because it is misleading. My grandmother's father, whose last name was Mitchell, was born and raised in Mitchell, Indiana. This recipe came from his family. I hope to get my own pudding photo uploaded to replace the one there now. Thanks :) -Kerry"

Beth

Aug. 25, 2007

"I am from Mitchell, Indiana, home of the Persimmon Festival, Persimmon Capitol of the World and all that. This is NOT how we make our persimmon pudding. This recipe is more of a persimmon cake. Not..." See more that it doesn't still taste good, its just not persimmon pudding!"

diettx

Nov. 17, 2006

"I haven't tried this exact recipe but I know and eat Indiana persimmon pudding. Have made it and purchased it pre-made. Always DELICIOUS but it is an aquired taste. If you like sweet potato pudding..." See more you will probably like persimmon pudding. Serve with whipped topping!"

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