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Easy, Moist Persimmon Bread Recipe Loaded with Cozy Spices

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Make this incredibly moist and flavorful homemade persimmon bread. This easy quick bread recipe uses ripe persimmons and warm autumn spices to create a tender loaf, better than store-bought options, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups ripe persimmon pulp (about 4–5 Hachiya persimmons)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the persimmon pulp and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You must use fully ripe, soft Hachiya persimmons for the pulp. Fuyu persimmons are not suitable for this recipe unless they are fully soft.
  • To make persimmon pulp quickly, mash the soft fruit with a fork.
  • This bread freezes well once completely cooled. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the flour with whole wheat flour.

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Find it online: https://cookingbyfelix.com/persimmon-bread-easy-moist-recipe/