Persimmon Pudding

One of the most beautiful things about the winter are the persimmon trees . They are like bright jewels hanging amonst dead thorns. Here is a recipe to put those babies to use!

This recipe is most like Leana Fitzpatrick's, Grandpa Bill's mother.

1 1/2 c. flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1 c. raisins

1/2 c. chopped nuts

2 eggs

1 1/2 fresh persimmon pulp

(about 2 1/2 persimmons, if not ripe enough -

put in freezer over night)

1/4 c. melted butter

3/4 c. milk

In a large bowl, mix first five ingredients. Add remaining ingredients in order given. Mix well. Pour into 13 x 9" pan. Bake 325 deg. fro 1 1/2 hours or until uniform brownness and done in center. DO NOT UNDER COOK. It will sink in the center.