Southern Persimmon Pudding Recipe

ripe persimmons

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: mashed bananas

Applesauce provides moisture and sweetness, while bananas are often more affordable.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal can be a budget-friendly alternative.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option, while margarine can be less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often cheaper and adds depth.

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.

In another bowl, combine the sugar, buttermilk, vanilla, eggs, and melted butter until well mixed.

Add the persimmon pulp to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.

Bake for 1.5 hours, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

Cooking Techniques

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