Persimmon Bread

Got persimmons and don’t know what to do? Make this bread! Unbelievably good. 

3/4 cup butter, softened

3/4 cup sugar

2 eggs

1-2 tsp vanilla

1 cup puréed persimmon (about 4, soft & ripe)

1 1/4 cup flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp cloves

*3-4 thinly sliced persimmon 

1. Cream the butter and sugar together. Mix in eggs, then vanilla. 

2. Mix in the persimmon purée. 

3. If desired, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves together separately; add to the wet mixture. (Another method to use is putting the flour on top of the wet mixture and then adding the rest of the dry ingredients to that flour pile, then mixing. This helps save a dish and doesn’t mess up the bread.)

4. Bake at 375 degrees F for 40-50 minutes. Check with a toothpick to make sure the bread is baked through. 

*optional: add slices of persimmon to top of bread for a festive look. 

Dairy Free Rice Pudding

This delicious dairy alternative is warm and creamy.  
Just what you need for a cozy dessert.


1 can full-fat coconut milk (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 1/2 cups coconut water*
1 cup white rice
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
optional:
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp orange zest


1. combine coconut milk, coconut water, rice, syrup, and vanilla in a pot and bring to a boil.  Make sure you stir often to keep rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
2. Turn down the heat to low and allow to simmer for about 20 minutes.** Continue stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
3. Remove pot from heat and add a pinch of salt to taste and more maple syrup if needed to achieve desired flavor.  Add other flavorings here if you'd like.
4. Let pudding cool a bit to thicken. Chill or serve warm. Enjoy!

*you can also use the same amount of unsweetened nut milk of your choice if you'd rather.
**pudding thickens considerably after being taken off the heat.  Consider this when you are deciding when to finish simmering.

Cinnamon pull aparts

Using homemade dough makes these pull-aparts a special treat. So easy. Time involved: about 1.5 hours. 

3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 packet yeast (or about a Tablespoon)
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter OR margarine
1 large egg
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed, light brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter 
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2-3 tablespoons milk

Combine 2 cups flour, sugar, dry yeast and salt in a large mixer bowl and stir until blended.

Combine milk, water and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH in 15 second increments until very warm but not hot to the touch (120° to 130°F. Butter won’t melt completely).

Add to flour mixture with egg. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.

Add 1.5 cups flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl occasionally.

Stir in just enough remaining flour so that the dough will form into a ball.

Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic and dough springs back when lightly pressed with 2 fingers, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Cover with a towel; let rest for 10 minutes. For filling, combine sugars and cinnamon in a shallow bowl

Cut dough into 36 pieces.

Dip each piece into the melted butter and then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Place in fluted tube pan that has been generously sprayed with cooking spray.

Sprinkle pecans in between each layer of dough balls.

Combine any remaining butter and sugar and drizzle over rolls.

Cover with towel; let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.

Bake in preheated 375ºF oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until rolls are golden brown.

Cool 5 minutes in pan, then invert on serving plate.

Prepare the Frosting: In a medium bowl with an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add in vanilla and 1 tablespoon of milk, beating until well combined. Gradually add more milk, one teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. Drizzle icing over warm pull-apart bread. Serve immediately.

Recipe taken from mybakingaddiction.com with minor adjustments made. Perfect recipe!