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 

• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1/2 c. white sugar (you can play with the sugar amounts, less or more)
• 1 c. raisins 
• 1/2 c. chopped nuts 
• 2 eggs 
• 1 1/2 c. 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.