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Persimmon Pudding with Cinnamon Sauce Recipe

A holiday favorite, Persimmon Pudding with Cinnamon Sauce - a moist and flavorful dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup persimmon pulp about 3-4 persimmons, make sure they are soft/ripe
  • 1/2 cup nuts optional

For the sauce

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • dash of salt

Instructions

Pudding

  • Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
  • Mix together the melted butter, egg, vanilla and persimmon pulp and (optional nuts).
  • Add to flour mixture.
  • Pour into a greased bread pan and bake covered with foil at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes.
  • Pudding should be brown & firm on top. When done, cool with foil on for 5-10 min.
  • Gently serve as is or with sauce.

For the sauce:

  • Mix & boil in a sauce pan the sauce ingredients until thick... stirring all the time.
  • Serve on top of warm or cold pudding.