Incorporating Cooking:
Persimmon Pudding

Ingredients:

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup persimmon pulp, mashed
1 egg
4 Tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup sherry
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts


Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.

2. Place first six ingredients in a bowl and blend.

3. Sift dry ingredients together and add, a little at a time, to the wet mixture.

4. Add the walnuts and stir to incorporate.

5. Pour batter into a greased, 8 x 8-inch or 8 x 10-inch baking pan.

6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.

This "pudding" is really more like a persimmon brownie. It's great as is, with whipped cream.

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