Randy pollak's persimmon pudding

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupFlour
1cupSugar
1teaspoonSoda
1teaspoonBaking powder
1teaspoonCinnamon
½teaspoonSalt
1Egg
1teaspoonVanilla
¼cupMilk
1cupPersimmon pulp
1tablespoonMelted butter
1cupChopped nuts
½cupRaisins
1Egg yolk
¾cupPowdered sugar 2T rum or brandy
1Whipped egg white
½cupWhipped cream

Directions

SAUCE

Mix the persimmon puree and the baking soda together and let it stand.

Cream together the sugar and butter, then add the egg, milk, vanilla, (rum), and persimmon mixture. Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix.

Pour into well-buttered pudding mold or tin can (i.e., a coffee can).

Fill them only ⅔ full. Place the mold on a trivet in a pan over a few inches of boiling water. (I use one of those folding steamer baskets). Cover the pan and steam over low heat for 2 hours. You will need to add more boiling water as it evaporates. When a skewer tests clean, it is done.

Let stand in the mold uncovered for about 15 minutes. Turn onto a plate and let cool, or serve warm with hard sauce or whipped cream.

Beat the egg yolk with powdered sugar and rum or brandy. Fold in whipped egg white and whipped cream.

Posted by Randy Pollak, Kook-Net Recipe Network Cyberealm BBS home of Kook-Net, Watertown, NY 315-786-1120