Persimmon-Cranberry Pudding
This delightful pudding recipe combines the sweet and smooth flavor of ripe Hachiya persimmons with a festive blend of spices, cranberries, and nuts. Steamed to perfection, this pudding is a comforting and flavorful treat that is perfect for the holiday season or any special occasion. Enjoy a warm slice of this moist and aromatic dessert with loved ones for a truly memorable dining experience.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 3 large, very ripe Hachiya persimmons
- 1 Tbs. baking soda
- 1 1⁄2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 tsp. fine sea salt
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room
- temperature
- 1 1⁄2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1⁄4 cup dark rum or Cointreau
- 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- Grated zest of 1 orange
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp. peeled and minced fresh ginger
- 1 1⁄2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
- 1 cup black walnuts or pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Place a small heatproof bowl upside down in the bottom of a large steamer or stockpot. Add water to almost cover the bowl. Butter a 3-quart metal pudding mold.
- Cut the persimmons in half and spoon the pulp into a blender or food processor. Puree until very smooth. You should have 1 1⁄2 cups puree. Transfer the puree to a bowl. Stir in the baking soda and set aside; the mixture will thicken.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, sea salt, cinnamon and nutmeg and stir to blend. In a large bowl, using a whisk or an electric mixer on medium speed, beat together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, rum and lemon juice. Stir in the puree. Gradually stir in the flour mixture until smooth. Stir in the orange and lemon zests, ginger, cranberries and nuts.
- Bring the water in the pot to a simmer over medium heat. Pour the batter into the prepared mold and smooth the top; the mold should be about two-thirds full. Cover tightly with the lid or with a piece of aluminum foil secured with kitchen twine. Put the mold on the bowl in the pot, cover the pot and steam for about 2 1⁄2 hours, checking the pan every hour to add more water as needed. To test, uncover the pudding; the top should spring back when lightly touched. Transfer the mold to a wire rack and let the pudding rest in the mold for about 15 minutes. Unmold the pudding onto a warmed serving plate, cut into wedges and serve warm.
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