Persimmon Holiday Pie

A light, unusual dessert for holiday meals.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 3  tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  melted margarine
• 2  cups  persimmon pulp
• 3  eggs
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup  melted butter
• 2 1⁄2 cups milk
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  cup walnut meat (optional)

Directions

1. Mix first three ingredients and pat firmly in a pie pan.
2. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or chill.
3. Mix persimmon pulp in a large bowl and beat in all other ingredients in order given.
4. Pour into graham cracker crust and bake in 325 oven for 1 hour or until firm.
5. Serve with whipped cream topped with chopped nuts if desired.