How to Make Cranberry Persimmon Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the combination of cranberries and persimmons that just screams winter. The tartness of the cranberries pairs perfectly with the sweet, honey-like flavor of ripe persimmons, making for a truly delightful flavor combination. And what better way to enjoy these seasonal fruits than in a warm, comforting loaf of Cranberry Persimmon Bread?

This recipe takes the best of both fruits and combines them with a tender, moist bread that's perfect for breakfast, a snack, or...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups ripe Hachiya persimmon pulp
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • ⅔ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 loaves

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 loaf pans.
  • Stir persimmon pulp and baking soda together in a large bowl. Let stand until pulp is thickened, about 5 minutes. Add sugar, eggs, oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Blend until smooth. Mix in flour and fold in cranberries. Divide batter between the prepared pans, filling each 2/3 full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    230 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 261mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 117mg