Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Put through colander: persimmons, enough for about 2 cups pulp.

Beat in: 1 1/4 c. sugar 1 to 1 1/2 c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 c. melted butter 2 1/2 c. rich milk 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. ginger 1/2 tsp. fresh grated nutmeg

One cupful raisins or nutmeats may be added to batter. Bake pudding in greased 9x9 baking dish until firm, about 1 hour.