Description
Spiced Persimmon Bread is a warm and inviting treat that captures the essence of autumn in each slice. Made with ripe Hachiya persimmons and infused with fragrant spices like cinnamon, this moist bread is perfect for any occasion. Whether you enjoy it fresh from the oven or toasted with butter, this easy-to-follow recipe will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe Hachiya persimmons (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe persimmons until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs and vegetable oil until frothy. Stir in mashed persimmons.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let it cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg