Persimmon Pudding - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 3 medium but ripe persimmons
1 tsp. soda
1 egg
1/2 c. milk or 1/4 c. milk and 1/4 c. sherry
1 c. flour
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. each: cinnamon, cloves and allspice
1/4 tsp. each: ginger and nutmeg or mace
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. raisins, plum in warm water and drain
2 Tbsp. melted butter

Preparation

Beat peeled persimmons with mixer until fairly smooth, then add soda and stir.
Set to one side.
Beat egg with milk until fluffy.
Sift flour, salt and spices together.
Combine egg and flour mixtures and blend.
Add nuts, raisins and butter.
Pour into greased 1 1/2 to 2-quart baking dish.
Bake for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours at 325\u00b0.
Serve warm with whipping cream or vanilla ice cream.