Best 5 Persimmon Spice Bread Recipes

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Persimmon Spice Bread, a delightful treat that captures the essence of autumn with every bite, is the epitome of fall flavors. With its moist, tender crumb, sweet and slightly tart notes from the persimmons, and an aromatic blend of spices, this bread transports you to a cozy cabin nestled amidst the vibrant foliage. As the aroma of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg fills the air, the anticipation for this delectable treat builds. Whether you're savoring a warm slice for breakfast or enjoying it as a sweet dessert, Persimmon Spice Bread is sure to become a seasonal favorite.

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PERSIMMON SPICE BREAD



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At my farmers' market one vendor was selling over-ripe fuyu persimmons for $1 a pound and I bought a few pounds just to make purée, which I used for dense, sweet quick breads like this one and for muffins. According to Deborah Madison, persimmons contain enzymes that will react with the flour and prevent the bread from having a nice crumb, so you must first neutralize them by stirring baking soda into the purée. This also causes the purée to become gelatinous, but the gelatinous mash is easy to break up with a whisk and will dissolve when added to the batter. Freeze any leftover purée.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 9x5-inch loaf (12 slices)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 to 3 ripe or over-ripe persimmons (enough for 1 cup purée)
10 grams (2 teaspoons) baking soda
140 grams (approximately 1 cup) whole wheat flour
70 grams (approximately 1/2 cup) unbleached all-purpose flour
75 grams (approximately 3/4 cup) almond powder (also known as almond flour)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
100 grams (approximately 1/2 cup) raw brown sugar or tightly packed light brown sugar
75 grams (1/3 cup) melted unsalted butter, grape seed oil or canola oil
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt or buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees with a rack in the middle. Butter or oil a loaf pan and line with parchment. Oil the parchment. Cut the persimmons in half along the equator, remove any visible seeds and scoop out the pulp, which should be nice and soft. Purée with a hand blender or in a food processor fitted with the steel blade and measure out 1 heaped cup (260 grams). Freeze the remaining pulp.
  • Stir 1 teaspoon of the baking soda into the persimmon pulp and set aside. It will stiffen into a gelatinous mass but don't worry about it. Sift together the flours, remaining baking soda, spices, and salt.
  • In a standing mixer fitted with the whip, or with a hand beater or whisk, beat together the eggs and sugar until thick and they ribbon when lifted with a spatula, 5 to 8 minutes. Beat in the melted butter or oil, the yogurt, persimmon purée, and vanilla and beat until the persimmon purée has blended into the mixture.
  • At low speed, beat in the flour in 3 additions. Fold in the raisins and the optional nuts. Scrape into the loaf pan and bake 50 to 60 minutes, until the bread is firm and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from the oven, remove from the pan and allow to cool on a rack.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 217, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 249 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICED PERSIMMON BREAD



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A wonderful, moist, sweet, and flavourful loaf that is a nice alternative to banana or pumpkin bread. It's great with coffee on a winter morning or as an afternoon snack. I think this would make really good muffins, as well. Be sure to only use soft and ripe persimmons. From "Diana's Desserts".

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 9 x 5-inch loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 stick/3 oz/85g)
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups mashed hachiya persimmons
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans (optional) or 1 cup walnuts (optional)
confectioners' sugar, for dusting top (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 C). Grease and flour a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Line pan with parchment paper if desired and grease parchment paper also.
  • In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, baking poder and baking soda. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, food processor or blender add eggs, butter, buttermilk, lemon juice, mashed persimmons, sugar and salt. Mix or blend until smooth. Slowly add reserved flour mixture and mix until well incorporated. By hand, fold in nuts (if using).
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake in preheated oven for 75 to 85 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into the center of bread comes out clean.
  • Transfer to wire rack and let cool in pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto rack to cool completely. Once cooled, dust top with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.4, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 50.7, Sodium 164.6, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 17, Protein 3.4

PERSIMMON BREAD I



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Nice, moist bread.

Provided by v monte

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup persimmon pulp
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Oil a 9 x 4 inch pan.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, salt, nuts, and raisins.
  • In a large bowl, blend eggs, sugar, and oil. Mix baking soda into pulp, and add to sugar mixture. Fold in flour mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 75 minutes, or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547 calories, Carbohydrate 73.3 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 429.5 mg, Sugar 32.6 g

PERSIMMON BREAD



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Make and share this Persimmon Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup persimmon pulp
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped dates (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl blend sugar and oil; add eggs and persimmon pulp.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices; add nuts and dates then mix well.
  • Stir flour mixture into persimmon mixture. Turn into two greased and floured loaf pans. Bake for one hour or until done, testing center with a pick.
  • Turn out on wire rack to cool. Freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.8, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 37.2, Sodium 275.7, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 30.2, Protein 4.4

PERSIMMON BREAD II



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Excellent for Christmas gifts, as persimmons are only available for a brief time. Moist spice cake type bread. This is the top seller at our company bake sale at Christmas!

Provided by Nancy Scott

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup persimmon pulp
2 teaspoons baking soda
3 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ teaspoons salt
⅔ cup water
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 6x3 inch loaf pans.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the persimmon pulp and baking soda. Let stand 5 minutes to thicken the pulp.
  • In a medium bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Blend until smooth. Mix in persimmon pulp and water alternately with flour. Fold in nuts. Divide batter into the prepared pans, filling each pan 2/3 full.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 262.4 mg, Sugar 25.2 g

Tips:

  • Choosing the Right Persimmons: Opt for Fuyu persimmons, which are the most suitable variety for baking. Look for ripe persimmons with a deep orange color and a soft, jelly-like texture.
  • Preparing the Persimmons: To extract the persimmon pulp, cut the fruit in half crosswise and scoop out the pulp with a spoon. Alternatively, you can peel the persimmon and chop it into small pieces.
  • Substituting Spices: Feel free to adjust the spice blend to suit your preferences. For a warmer flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or ginger. To enhance the sweetness, consider incorporating a touch of nutmeg or allspice.
  • Using a Loaf Pan: If you don't have a loaf pan, you can bake the batter in a 9x13 inch baking dish. However, you may need to adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • Storing Leftovers: Store any leftover persimmon spice bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze it for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the delectable flavors of persimmon spice bread, a delightful treat that captures the essence of fall. With its moist and tender crumb, aromatic spices, and the natural sweetness of persimmons, this bread is a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply craving a cozy snack, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire. Experiment with different spice combinations and persimmon varieties to create your own unique twist on this classic recipe.

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