Persimmon Bread

Warm, spiced, and irresistibly moist, this Persimmon Bread is the perfect way to celebrate the cozy flavors of fall and winter. Made with ripe persimmon pulp, aromatic cinnamon and nutmeg, and a hint of vanilla, this quick bread is packed with seasonal charm. Each slice is studded with crunchy walnuts or pecans for added texture and optional sweet bursts of raisins. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes of hands-on time, this comforting loaf bakes to perfection with a golden crust and tender interior. Enjoy it as a breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or dessert with a smear of butter or your favorite spread. Perfect for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, or a quiet coffee break at home, this Persimmon Bread will quickly become a seasonal favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup ripe persimmon pulp
• 1 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups milk
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
• 0.5 cups raisins (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the ripe persimmon pulp with the baking soda. Stir well and let sit for about 5 minutes. The mixture will thicken slightly.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition, until fully incorporated.

Step 6

Stir in the persimmon pulp and vanilla extract into the wet mixture until evenly combined.

Step 7

Alternately mix the dry ingredients and milk into the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.

Step 8

Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans and raisins (if using).

Step 9

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 11

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 12

Slice and serve as is, or spread with butter for a delicious treat!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1222.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3485.9

Total Fat 103.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 507.0mg	0%
Sodium 3114.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 615.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.9g	0%
Total Sugars 390.0g
Protein 56.0g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 394.9mg	0%
Iron 17.1mg	0%
Potassium 1894.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.8%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 68.0%