How to Make Deep Dish Persimmon Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Deep dish persimmon pie is a delicious and indulgent dessert that is perfect for the fall season. Made with ripe and sweet persimmons, this pie has a rich and caramel-like flavor that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With its flaky crust and luscious fruit filling, this pie is a must-try for any dessert lover.

When you bite into a slice of deep dish persimmon pie, you are met with a burst of flavor that is both sweet and slightly tangy. The persimmons, when baked, release their nat...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 8-inch deep dish pie

  • 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

    344 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 125mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 116mg
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 573mg