Last weekend, I had an abundance of persimmons and decided I would make something for a friend who helped me organize an event. Luckily, I came across an enticing recipe for dessert bread made with persimmons, brandy, walnuts, and dates.
Because the recipe yields a huge batch, I altered it to make some muffins as well. The simple modification was as easy as pouring batter into muffin tins and baking for a shorter period of time. In one hour, I had muffins for the next week's breakfast, as well as a nutty dessert for my friend. To see how I did it all, read more.
Adapted from Divine Caroline
Ingredients
3-1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup melted butter
Four eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup Cognac
2 cups puree of very ripe persimmons
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
2 cups chopped dates
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Slowly add in melted butter, eggs, Cognac, and persimmon puree, and stir until combined. Add in walnuts and dates.
- Butter and flour four bread molds, fill them about three-quarters full, and bake for about one hour. Cool the loaves in the molds and turn out on a rack. Alternately, fill a muffin tin until three-quarters full and bake 20 to 25 minutes.
- Cool and wrap in foil.
Makes 4 loaves, or 1 loaf and 12 muffins. Keeps for 1 to 2 weeks.
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eating it by itself is not bad, but pair it with a good cheese, like a cheddar and it's
pretty good too.
i've never thought about using persimmons in bread or muffins before. i might have to think about this one - i'm not sure if i remember what the flavor there is - so this could be a welcome re-introduction.
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