Persimmon Pudding Pie

Persimmon pudding originated in the colonial era. Riffing on English favorites like figgy pudding and quince pudding, colonists used the local wild fruit they had available to them—persimmons (Diospyros virginiana). Persimmon pie with similar flavors and textures to colonial pudding can be found in pockets of the Midwest, particularly Indiana. It reminds me a little of pumpkin or sweet potato pie, but its flavor is unique and unexpected as well. If you live in an area where you can f