Persimmon Pudding

Ingredients

• 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