$A thick slice of golden brown bread dotted with chunks of jewel-toned persimmons and toasted pecans. Served on a warm wooden plate, accompanied by a dusting of powdered sugar suggesting freshly fallen snow and a sprig of mint giving a pop of vibrant green.$

Tex-Mex Persimmon Pecan Bread

Name: Tex-Mex Persimmon Pecan Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: large ripe persimmons, 2 peeled, and pureed (~1 cup); toasted pecans, 1/2 cup coarsely chopped; all-purpose flour, 2 cups; baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon; baking powder, 1.5 teaspoons; salt, 1/2 teaspoon; cinnamon, 1 teaspoon; nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon; light brown sugar, 1/2 cup; eggs, 2; butter, 1/2 cup melted; vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 60 minutes

Style Tex-Mex

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: January 07, 2024

Our dish brings the robust flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine to the forefront while introducing an unexpected splash of sweetness from Persimmons. It is an interesting mélange of flavors that combines savory bread with the sweet, honey-like taste of Persimmons, a fruit that is at the peak of its season during winter.

Ingredients (for 4)

Large ripe persimmons - 2 - peeled, and pureed (~1 cup)
Toasted pecans - 1/2 cup - coarsely chopped
All-purpose flour - 2 cups
Baking soda - 1/2 teaspoon
Baking powder - 1.5 teaspoons
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
Nutmeg - 1/2 teaspoon
Light brown sugar - 1/2 cup
Eggs - 2
Butter - 1/2 cup - melted
Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥🍞

Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Step 2 - 🥣✨🍚

Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
Step 3 - 🥚🍯🍹

In a different bowl, whisk together the persimmon puree, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
Step 4 - ➕🌰🥄

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ones, mixing just until combined. Then fold in the toasted pecans.
Step 5 - 🥤🍯🆒

Pour the batter into your prepared pan, then smooth the top.
Step 6 - 🔥🕐🍞

Bake your mixture for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7 - 🆒⏲️🍞

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then remove it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Additional

You can add a sprinkle of coarse sugar on top of the batter before baking for extra crunch and sweetness. Not into nuts? Feel free to leave out the pecans or substitute with your favorite nut. This bread is perfect for breakfast, as a midday snack, or as a unique dessert offering. Bonus: your kitchen will smell amazing while this bakes!