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