Name: Mrs Reagans Persimmon Pudding
Ingredients: 1 c Sugar; 1/2 c Butter, melted; 1 c Flour, sifted; 1/4 ts Salt; 1 ts Ground cinnamon; 1/4 ts Ground nutmeg; 1 c Pureed persimmon pulp; (3 to 4 very ripe fruit); 2 ts Baking soda; 2 ts Warm water; Brandy; 1 ts Vanilla; 2 Eggs, lightly beaten; 1 c Raisins; 1/2 c Chopped walnuts; Brandy Whipped Cream Sauce

Patience has various objects. Towards God it is resigned, and says, “I will bear the indignation of the Lord.” Towards Christian people, who justly reprove us, it is meek, and says, “Let the righteous smite me!” Towards wicked and unreasonable people, who love to see others afflicted, it says, “Rejoice not against me, O my enemy.” Towards the trials under which we are called to suffer, it is not uneasy and rebellious, but rather gives them a kind reception.

William Plumer

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Fruits, Eggs, Grains, Dairy		Desserts	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	c	Sugar
1/2	c	Butter, melted
1	c	Flour, sifted
1/4	ts	Salt
1	ts	Ground cinnamon
1/4	ts	Ground nutmeg
1	c	Pureed persimmon pulp
		(3 to 4 very ripe fruit)
2	ts	Baking soda
2	ts	Warm water
		Brandy
1	ts	Vanilla
2		Eggs, lightly beaten
1	c	Raisins
1/2	c	Chopped walnuts
		Brandy Whipped Cream Sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

Stir together sugar and melted butter. Resift flour with salt,
cinnamon and nutmeg. Add to butter mixture. Stir in persimmon pulp.
Dissolve baking soda in warm water. Add to mixture with 3 Tablespoons
brandy and vanilla. Add eggs, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Add
raisins and nuts, stirring just until mixed.
Turn into buttered 5 to 6 cup heat-proof mold. Cover and place on
rack in kettle. Pour in enough boiling water to reach halfway up
sides of mold. Cover kettle and simmer 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Let stand a
few minutes.
Unmold onto serving dish. Pour about 1/4 cup warmed brandy over
pudding and flame. Serve with Brandy Whipped Cream Sauce.
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