Persimmon Pudding
["2 c. sugar", "1 c. water", "1 Tbsp. butter", "1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. instant pistachio pudding mix", "1 (13 1/2 oz.) carton frozen whipped topping", "1 (8 1/4 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained", "1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained", "1 c. pecans, chopped", "1 (12 oz.) carton cottage cheese (small curd)", "1 3/4 c. buttermilk", "1/4 c. butter", "2 c. flour", "2 eggs", "2 c. sugar", "2 c. persimmons"]
["This recipe was handed down from my grandmother.", "One of Ron's favorites."]
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