Best 17 Persimmon Pie Recipes

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Are you tired of the same old fruit pies and looking for a unique and seasonal dessert that will impress your friends and family? Look no further than the persimmon pie. This delightful pie features a sweet and slightly tart filling made from ripe persimmons, offering a complex flavor unlike any other. Persimmons are a symbol of joy and prosperity, and their bright orange color brings a cheerful touch to any gathering. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect persimmon pie, from selecting the right fruit to choosing the best crust. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and discover the hidden gem of the fruit pie world - the persimmon pie.

Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!

FUYU PERSIMMON PIE



Fuyu Persimmon Pie image

Most persimmon pies are made as a custard pie with persimmon pulp. This one is made with sliced firm fruit and the delicious fall flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar. Make sure you are using Fuyu persimmons (short, squat-looking fruit--like an orange tomato) and not the astringent Hachiyas (large and acorn shaped).

Provided by Amanda123

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Fruit Pie Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (14.1 ounce) package 9-inch pie crusts
3 pounds Fuyu persimmons - peeled, cored, and sliced
1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add white sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved.
  • Line a 9-inch pie plate with 1 crust. Fill with sliced persimmons, mounding them slightly in the center. Pour sugar-butter mixture over the persimmons.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the second pie crust. Cut into strips. Make an X with the 2 longest strips in the center of the pie. Alternate horizontal and vertical strips, weaving them in an over-and-under pattern. Use the shortest strips for the edges of the lattice.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking until crust is golden brown, about 45 minutes more. Cool pie completely on a wire rack, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.7 calories, Carbohydrate 87.1 g, Cholesterol 24.4 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 198.5 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

PERSIMMON PIE



Persimmon Pie image

This pie has a creamy texture, and it is easy to make. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
2 eggs
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup persimmon pulp
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place a sheet pan on the lowest oven rack to preheat.
  • Combine eggs, cinnamon, sugar, and salt. Whisk in cream, persimmon pulp, melted butter, and lemon juice. Pour into unbaked pie shell.
  • Bake for 10 minutes on preheated sheet pan. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake an additional 30 minutes, or until center is almost set but still slightly jiggly. Cool completely before slicing. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 252.6 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

AMERICAN PERSIMMON PIE



American Persimmon Pie image

Persimmons are best eaten very ripe. From the Mississippi Valley chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups persimmon pulp
1 egg, well beaten
1 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 pie crust, unbaked

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Mix persimmon pulp, egg and milk.
  • Mix dry ingredients together and add to first mixture.
  • Pour into unbaked pastry shell and bake for ten minutes; reduce to 350F and bake for 50 to 60 minutes longer.
  • Cool and serve garnished with lightly sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

DEEP DISH PERSIMMON PIE



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Sweet fuyu persimmons are at their peak in flavor in this warm, scrumptious treat. A great alternative to the traditional apple, peach or blueberry pie. Perfect for the holiday season!

Provided by Krystal

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Fruit Pie Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
⅛ teaspoon sea salt
6 cups Fuyu persimmons, peeled and thinly sliced
10 graham crackers, crushed
¼ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and sea salt in a small bowl. Spread half of the persimmons into an 8-inch deep pie plate. Sprinkle with half of the the sugar mixture. Repeat with the remaining persimmons and sugar mixture. Set aside. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until evenly combined. Spread crust evenly over persimmons.
  • Bake until crust is golden brown and persimmons are tender, about 45 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.8 calories, Carbohydrate 74.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 125.2 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

PERSIMMON-PUMPKIN PIE



Persimmon-Pumpkin Pie image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced
3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese, chilled
2 to 3 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 cup canned pure pumpkin
Two 6- to 7-ounce ripe Fuyu persimmons, trimmed, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (or 1 cup of persimmon pulp from two 6- to 7-ounce very ripe Hachiya persimmons)
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup mascarpone
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 large eggs, at room temperature
Powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9-inch-diameter glass or ceramic pie dish with vegetable oil cooking spray.
  • In a food processor, blend the flour, sugar and salt until combined. Add the butter and mascarpone cheese and blend until moist clumps form. Gather the dough into a ball. Drop 2-inch pieces of dough over the bottom and sides of the pie dish. Using moist fingertips press the dough together to form a smooth crust. Using the tines of a fork, prick the dough all over.
  • Bake the crust until the edge is browned and the center of the crust is pale golden, about 25 minutes. Transfer the crust to a work surface. Brush the bottom and sides of the crust with apricot preserves.
  • For the filling: In a food processor, combine the pumpkin and persimmon. Blend until smooth. Add the sugar, mascarpone, cream, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt and eggs. Blend until smooth. Pour the filling into the cooked crust.
  • Bake the pie until slits or cracks appear around the edge and the center is set, about 35 minutes. Cool the pie on a rack. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Bake and cool to room temperature. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate.)
  • Just before serving, dust the top of the pie with powdered sugar. Cut into wedges and serve.

PERSIMMON MERINGUE PIE



Persimmon Meringue Pie image

Persimmons are a valued and prized fruit, especially true for those who enjoy persimmon baked pudding, an early European-American dish which is likened to pumpkin pie or plum pudding in texture. Some autumn and winter meals are not the same without dessert made from persimmons. This red/orange fruit is best harvested after the first frost. From the Western chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 -4 persimmons (enough to make 2 cups pulp)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon mace
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons butter
2 eggs, separated
1 pie crust, baked
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water
1/2 cup boiling water
1 egg white
1 dash salt
6 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • For the meringue:.
  • Mix together cornstarch and cold water.
  • Add to 1/2 cup boiling water.
  • Cook over low heat until it thickens.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Beat egg whites, dash of salt, and sugar until stiff.
  • Add cooled cornstarch mixture to beaten egg white mixture.
  • To make pulp: peel persimmons and press through colander.
  • Add sugar, mace, lemon rind and salt; cook over low heat.
  • Add a small amount of pulp to butter and well beaten egg yolks; return to persimmon mixture and stir until slightly thickened.
  • Pour into baked pie shell; cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Spread meringue on pie, making sure it covers the edges well. .
  • Bake in oven until very lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve pie very cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.2, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 73.9, Sodium 272.4, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 29.5, Protein 4.7

FUYU PERSIMMON PIE RECIPE - (4/5)



Fuyu Persimmon Pie Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by á-170456

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups peeled Fuyu persimmons in wedges (to 5 cups)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 unbaked 9" pie shell
2 eggs
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Toss persimmons with cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice in bowl. Place in pie shell. Combine eggs, flour, sugar and butter in small mixing bowl and pour over persimmons. Bake at 400 degrees 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 300 degrees, and bake until center is bubbly and cooked all the way through, 45 minutes more. This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings. Each of 8 servings: 297 calories; 201 mg sodium; 82 mg cholesterol; 14 grams fat; 41 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams protein; 0.40 gram fiber.

PERSIMMON PUDDING PIE



Persimmon Pudding Pie image

Handed down from my great great grandmother who received it from her mother. She passed away at 92 years old, but not before giving me her best and oldest recipes. I hope you enjoy!

Provided by blahs4life

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes     Pudding Pie Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups persimmon pulp
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 ¼ cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spread melted butter evenly over the bottom of a baking dish.
  • Beat persimmon pulp and sugar together in a bowl; beat in eggs. Beat in buttermilk and baking soda.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a bowl. Gradually add flour mixture to persimmon mixture, stirring until well incorporated; stir in vanilla extract. Pour persimmon batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden and cooked through, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.9 calories, Carbohydrate 95.8 g, Cholesterol 78.9 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 451.8 mg, Sugar 52.1 g

SPICY PERSIMMON PIE



Spicy Persimmon Pie image

This is a recipe I came up with when I had leftover persimmon pulp. It is a spicy pumpkin-like pie and is very good. Serve warm or cold with whipped cream if desired. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Provided by COOKDEJOUR

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
2 cups pureed persimmon pulp
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with pie crust.
  • Combine persimmon pulp, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until well blended. Pour into the pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until persimmon filling until set, about 50 minutes. Cool pie on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.4 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 63.2 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 234 mg, Sugar 26.9 g

FUYU PERSIMMON PIE RECIPE - (4.8/5)



Fuyu Persimmon Pie Recipe - (4.8/5) image

Provided by bgmart94

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 or 5 Persimmons (Sliced)
1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon Allspice
1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg
2 Tablesppons Flour
1/2 Cup Sugar
2 Eggs (Beaten)
1/3 cup melted Butter

Steps:

  • Pre-Heat Oven to 400 Degrees Put Persimmons with all the spices mixed together in a pie shell. Mix together Flour, Sugar, Eggs, and Butter in a bowl and pour over the persimmons. Bake for 15 mins and then turn temperature down to 300 degrees and bake for 45 more minutes in a 9'' Pie Pan

PERSIMMON SQUASH PIE



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I created this recipe for our local persimmon festival, using homegrown squash. Make sure the persimmons are ripe! I like to use a few extra toffee bits and pecans in the garnish. -Betty Milligan, Bedford, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Pastry for single-crust pie
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mashed cooked butternut squash
1/2 cup mashed ripe persimmon pulp
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CARAMEL TOPPING:
30 caramels
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Transfer to a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned; cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350°., In a blender, combine the buttermilk, squash and persimmon pulp; cover and process until smooth. , In a large bowl, combine the sugars, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. , In a small bowl, combine the eggs, cream, butter, vanilla and squash mixture; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Pour into crust. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. , In a small saucepan, combine caramels and milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until melted and smooth. Pour over hot pie. Sprinkle with pecans and toffee bits. Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MAUDIE'S PERSIMMON PIE



Maudie's Persimmon Pie image

I am 59 years old, and this recipe was an original from the personal collection of my Grandma's dear friend Maudie, an elderly housewife who lived on an Indiana farm that was blessed with an abundance of persimmon trees. The recipe was created during the time of the Great Depression, so it is very old. As Grandma always said, 'You did with what you had.'

Provided by BECKYWAH

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Fruit Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 prepared pie crust
½ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups whole milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter, softened
½ cup persimmon pulp

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Press pie crust into an 8-inch pie pan; trim edges.
  • Mix sugar, flour, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat milk, egg, vanilla extract, and butter together with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add persimmon pulp; beat until blended. Pour into the pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown and persimmon filling is set, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 29.2 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 184.1 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

PUMPKIN-PERSIMMON PIE



Pumpkin-Persimmon Pie image

I tracked down a great recipe online for a pumpkin-persimmon pie, but it called for canned pumpkin and making your own crust which I didn't want to do. So I found another couple recipes for using fresh pumpkin and came up with this gem. The pies turned out great. This was by far the best pumpkin pie I've ever had, and when you discover something wonderful you share it with the world.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 2h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 medium pumpkin - peeled, seeded, and cubed
2 frozen pie crusts, thawed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 very ripe persimmons
¾ cup brown sugar
⅔ cup milk
⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
4 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon sea salt
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place pumpkin in a shallow baking pan and lightly coat with olive oil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender when poked using a fork, 55 to 65 minutes. Remove pumpkin from oven and allow to cool 30 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 pie plates with the pie crusts.
  • Cut the tops off of the persimmons and scoop pulp out into a bowl. Mash slightly and transfer to a food processor. Add roasted pumpkin, brown sugar, milk, cream, mascarpone cheese, apricot preserves, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt and blend well. Pour mixture into a large bowl and add eggs; blend using a whisk. Pour the filling equally into the 2 pie crusts. Sprinkle additional cinnamon on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. If crust is overcooking, wrap edges with aluminum foil. Continue baking until set, about 10 minutes more.
  • Remove pies from oven and let cool before serving. Top with confectioners' sugar and additional nutmeg.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 65.3 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 185.1 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

EASY PERSIMMON PIE



Easy Persimmon Pie image

This persimmon pie has a similar texture to pumpkin pie, but features the sweet honey-like flavor of persimmons. Since ripe persimmons are so naturally sweet, this pie doesn't contain any added sugar.

Provided by stella

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Fruit Pie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 shortcrust pastry crust
1 ⅔ cups ripe persimmons, peeled and pureed
1 (14 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 eggs
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 pinches ground ginger
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a 9-inch pie plate with the pastry crust. Cover the crust with a sheet of parchment paper and fill with dried beans, lentils, or rice.
  • Blind bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and discard parchment paper and beans.
  • Whisk together persimmon puree, milk, eggs, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Pour the mixture into the crust.
  • Bake pie in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking until a skewer inserted near the centre comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 206.8 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

PERSIMMON AND CRANBERRY PIE



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I'm lucky enough to have both neighbors and coworkers with prolific persimmon trees, so wanted a pie recipe to use some of the Fuyu (crisp) persimmons. I wasn't too thrilled with the few I found, so came up with this colorful pie. I have NOT tried to make this with the Hachiya (soft) persimmons and have no idea how it would turn out! I used Splenda, but the same amount of sugar should work. NOTE: If your persimmons are still hard and have not ripened until they give just slightly to pressure, you may want to increase the stovetop cooking time. Personally I like it with the persimmons a little crunchy but I was definitely in the minority. Also, this makes a slightly tart pie. If you like your pies sweet, increase the Splenda or sugar to 3/4 cup. UPDATE: I made this pie for a holiday luncheon at work and substituted sugar for the Splenda. It received rave reviews! UPDATE 6/25/10: My pie just won RESERVE BEST OF SHOW at the Solano County Fair! WOOHOO!!!

Provided by Elisa72

Categories     Pie

Time 1h40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts
4 cups peeled and diced fuyu persimmons, cut about 1/4-inch square
2 cups raw cranberries
2 cups apple juice, divided
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup Splenda granular, sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, preferably freshly ground

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Put the diced persimmons, cranberries and 1 3/4 cups of the apple juice in a saucepan. Add the cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Heat over medium low heat until the cranberry skins split.
  • Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of apple juice with the 1/4 cup of cornstarch.
  • Add the cornstarch/juice mixture to the persimmon mixture and stir until thickened.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the Splenda until well blended.
  • Set aside to cool while you prepare the pie crust; put it in a 9" pie pan. If you're using pre-made pie crusts allow the mixture to cool until very warm but not hot.
  • Put the mixture in the pie pan and top with the second crust in whatever manner you like. (I used free-floating pastry cut-outs).
  • Bake at 400F for 30 to 40 minutes, until the filling is bubbly. Be sure to put a cookie sheet or sheet of aluminum foil on the rack below the pie to catch any drips. (Putting the pie directly on the cookie sheet will disrupt the flow of hot air around the pie).

PERSIMMON CREAM PIE



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Persimmons are common in Indiana where I grew up but I never really ate a persimmon, or anything made of persimmons, until I lived in California. My family just did not have one persimmon recipe among them. Lucky for me friends in California did. Here is a recipe given to me back in the 1990's by a friend. The time I estimated...

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Pies

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

CRUST:
1 (10 inch) unbaked pie crust, purchased or home made
STICKY PECAN PRALINE CRUMBLE:
2 c pecan ( halves or pieces)
1 c sugar
1/4 c water
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
PIE FILLING:
1 1/2 c persimmon pulp (see directions below)
1 1/2 c cream or half and half
1 pinch salt
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 c sugar
2 Tbsp butter (unsalted melted)
4 large egg yolks
1 large whole egg
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. For best results persimmons must be very ripe. They ripen best at room temperature, points up. Do not use bags or ripening bowls. When they look almost bad, beginning to wrinkle, and they feel like there is jelly under the skin, they are finally ready. Think of an over-ripe banana. This can take a long time if they are picked under-ripe as many are in the supermarket.
  • 2. FOR STICKY PECAN PRALINE CRUMBLE: Toast pecans on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring them several times during baking. (Pecans will start to smell toasted when they need to come out of the oven.) Butter another cookie sheet and set aside. In a heavy saucepan, bring sugar, water, and cream of tartar to a boil over medium-high heat. (If crystals begin to form on the sides of the pan, cover the pan for 30 seconds or up to 5 minutes so steam cleans off the sides of the pan.) When the sugar darkens, you may swirl the pan to help even the color. When caramel turns a light brown (or dark tan), remove from heat. Don't let the caramel get too dark, or the topping will be spoiled. Using a wooden spoon, stir the toasted nuts into the caramel, mixing to coat well. Spread caramel coated nuts on the buttered cookie sheet and allow to cool for 1 hour. When completely cool chop pecans coarsely with a knife (a food processor won't work well with this sticky mixture). You can store any extras in a tightly covered jar at room temperature for up to three months. This topping is good sprinkled on a frosted cake or unbaked muffins as well as this pie.
  • 3. FOR PERSIMMON FILLING: Put the oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Scoop persimmon pulp out of skins, discarding seeds and leaves. Puree pulp in a food processor or blender. Whisk together cream, flour, sugar, and melted butter. Beat together the yolks, the whole egg, and the vanilla and whisk into cream mixture. Fold in persimmon pulp and salt. Pour filling into pie shell.
  • 4. Top with 1/2 cup of praline crumble. Bake 10 minutes at 450 degrees. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 50 minutes to 1 hour more. If the pie crust begins to get too brown cover the edges with foil strips. Filling will almost boil when done. Cool pie before serving. Good with whipped topping.
  • 5. NOTE: You can make this recipe without the Praline Crumble Topping and just use Cool Whip to top it. However, the STICKY PECAN PRALINE CRUMBLE is very good! And it really makes this recipe so much better.

PERSIMMON PIE



Persimmon Pie image

I just found a cookbook that my mother put together for our church when I was 9 or 10 that I had forgotten about! This book is full of recipes from all the old grannies that my mother grew up with, so you know they're good! These women were friends of my grandmother, so I knew many of them as well. Let me tell you, these women...

Provided by Christine Whisenhunt

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/3 c orange juice, frozen concentrate, undiluted
30 large marshmallows, cut in pieces
1 c ripe persimmon pulp, sieved
1 c whipping cream
1 9 inch pie crust

Steps:

  • 1. Heat orange juice and marshmallow in a double boiler or over low heat, stirring occassionally. When marshmallow melts, cool until mixture thickens. Stir in pulp. Cool. Whip the cream and fold into cooled mixture. Spoon into crust and chill for 2 hours, or until well set.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe persimmons: Look for persimmons that are soft and slightly yielding to the touch, with a deep orange color. Avoid persimmons that are hard or have green spots.
  • Peel and slice the persimmons thinly: This will help them cook evenly in the pie.
  • Use a shallow baking dish: This will help the pie cook evenly and prevent the crust from getting too soggy.
  • Blind bake the pie crust: This will help prevent the crust from shrinking and becoming soggy.
  • Use a combination of spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are all classic spices that pair well with persimmons.
  • Serve the pie warm or at room temperature: This will allow the flavors to develop and the crust to soften.

Conclusion:

Persimmon pie is a delicious and unique dessert that is perfect for fall. With its sweet and tart flavor, persimmon pie is a surefire hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new pie to try, give persimmon pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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