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Persimmon pudding - Quiz
Contributed by: Lindsay
  • 1. What is the primary ingredient in persimmon pudding?
A) Cornmeal
B) Persimmons
C) Sweet potatoes
D) Pumpkin
  • 2. In which region of the United States is persimmon pudding primarily considered a specialty?
A) Pacific Northwest
B) Southeastern
C) Northeastern
D) Midwestern
  • 3. What is the main reason persimmon pudding is a regional specialty?
A) It requires special imported equipment
B) The ingredients are too expensive
C) Difficulty preparing wild American persimmon pulp
D) Lack of demand in other regions
  • 4. Which of these is a common spice used in persimmon pudding?
A) Allspice
B) Star anise
C) Cardamom
D) Cinnamon
  • 5. What is the purpose of adding baking soda to the pudding?
A) To make it rise quickly
B) To help sugars and proteins react
C) To preserve the fruit flavor
D) To act as a thickener
  • 6. What visual change does baking soda provide to the pudding?
A) It makes the pudding darker
B) It makes the pudding lighter
C) It creates a crust
D) It gives it a glossy finish
  • 7. What happens if you replace baking soda with baking powder?
A) The pudding becomes a lighter orange color
B) The pudding becomes too dense
C) The pudding fails to set
D) The pudding becomes bitter
  • 8. Which term describes the texture of a classic American persimmon pudding?
A) Chewy
B) Crispy
C) Fluffy
D) Gelatinous
  • 9. The texture of persimmon pudding is often compared to what?
A) Dense gingerbread cake
B) Fruitcake
C) Bread pudding
D) Custard pie
  • 10. What is another name for hard sauce?
A) Butterscotch sauce
B) Brandy sauce
C) Caramel sauce
D) Vanilla sauce
  • 11. Where is the annual Persimmon Festival held?
A) Chicago, Illinois
B) Mitchell, Indiana
C) Indianapolis, Indiana
D) St. Louis, Missouri
  • 12. Besides persimmon pudding, what is the other iconic local dish in Indiana mentioned?
A) Pecan pie
B) Sugar cream pie
C) Cornbread
D) Apple crisp
  • 13. In what year was persimmon pudding the most searched for Thanksgiving recipe in Indiana?
A) 2018
B) 2010
C) 2014
D) 2020
  • 14. How can persimmon pudding be cooked instead of using a bain marie?
A) Baked at lower temperatures
B) Microwaved
C) Fried in a pan
D) Pressure cooked
  • 15. What happens to the flavor of the pudding as it ages while refrigerated?
A) The pudding loses its sweetness
B) The flavors mellow and blend
C) The flavors become sharp
D) The spices dissipate completely
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