Spiced Persimmon Bread with Citrus Glaze
This loaf is a slice of autumn sunshine—moist, tender, and fragrant with cinnamon and ginger, thanks to sweet, ripe persimmons. The crowning touch is a zesty orange glaze that adds brightness to every bite. It’s equally perfect for breakfast with coffee or as an afternoon treat with friends.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Total Time: 1h15
- Yield: 10 1x
Ingredients
For the bread:
2 cups persimmon pulp (from about 4 ripe persimmons)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp salt
1 cup sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice
1 tsp orange zest
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt in a bowl.
Beat sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl. Stir in persimmon pulp.
Fold in dry ingredients until just combined. Pour into loaf pan.
Bake 55–60 min, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
Mix glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over cooled bread.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g