How to Use Wild American Persimmons

If you have located a wild American persimmon tree on your property, you are in for a treat. Our favorite treat is persimmon bread, made "kind of" like zucchini bread, but in my opinion it's better!
Recipe:
1 cup persimmon pulp
1/2 cup softened butter
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sorghum syrup (can be substituted with additional 1/2 cup sugar)
2 eggs, room temp
2 1/4 cup self rising flour
cinnamon to taste
Preheat oven to 350. Cream together sugars and butter. Add eggs and sorghum syrup, combine. Add cinnamon. Slowly add in flour about 1/2 cup at a time. After all flour is combined, fold in persimmon pulp. Add mixture to a greased loaf pan, cook at 350 for 45 min- 1 hr or until toothpick comes out clean.
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[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Recipe is in the description! Y’all leave your favorite persimmon recipes in the comments! And let me know if you give it a try! Thanks for the support everyone!

[@shellygregory6245]

Thank you for your wonderful persimmon bread recipe. My persimmons aren’t quite ripe yet, so I have to wait a bit longer. But, I will definitely be making the bread. Btw do you have any wild plum, wild mulberry, or black walnut recipes? If so, I would greatly appreciative them. Thank you so much!🙏🏻

[@SuzieQ-lw2kp]

Hi love your channel I was wondering which recipe do you prefer the first one you did in November 2021 or this one ?

[@Debbie-bg3mo]

Absolutely love persimmon pudding. I'll bet this bread is out of this world.

[@shellygregory6245]

About a year and a half ago we moved out to the country and we have pecan trees and black walnut trees everywhere. Those trees were one of the biggest things that drew me to the place. We probably have between 20-30 pecan trees and 10-15 black walnut trees. We also have a creek that runs across our property. We recently made a walking trail along the creek and around the property and I take my dogs for a daily walk on the trail. During the summer I was walking along and noticed something reddish/purplish on the ground and butterflies were everywhere. Hundreds of them! I got closer and knew right away that they were mulberries. So far, I’ve found two mulberry trees on our property. I didn’t collect any. But, looking back I wish I would have. I’ll definitely collect them when summer rolls around again. Then, around the first of October 2023, I was out on the trail walking and noticed something small round and red. I picked it up to look at it and noticed it had a line on one side that looks like a butt! I googled it and found out that they are wild plums. Once I learned what the tree looked like I searched all around the trail and in the creek too. I’ve found 6-7 wild plum trees so far. I’ve collected about two gallon size ziplock bags of them and need to find out what to do with them quick. Now, while I was out searching for wild plum trees I stumbled across something else smack dab in the middle of the creek. I had never seen this before so I had no idea what I was looking at. However, I knew enough to know it was some type of fruit. I look up and see in front of me around 5 trees that look around 80 feet tall with green fruit everywhere that from the ground looked almost like tiny green apples. The bark on these trees was so unique, I have never seen anything like it. Again, all of these trees are in a group… or close proximity to one another and they are all growing in the middle of the creek. The creek is dry right now btw. So, I could only find 3 of these things on the ground and they were almost gooey and an orange color. The rest of the fruit was so high up in the tree that I couldn’t reach any. Again, I googled it and found out it is persimmons. I’ve never had a persimmon before. So, I’ve checked KZbin to learn more. I came across your video on collecting them and making bread. And, I also found a pudding recipe for them too. But, I think I need to wait a little bit longer for them to ripen since they are still green in the trees. I enjoy exploring/foraging and learning about the property and what is growing on it. And, I’m glad I came across your video. I learned something new. Thanks! Now I need to collect some recipes for the rest of these goodie’s!😊 Got any wild plum recipes?

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

That is so awesome!!! Be sure before you try your wild persimmons that you let the frost bite them or else they will turn your mouth inside out! After the frost bites they are delicious!

[@shellygregory6245]

I learned the hard way. However, I’ve been checking everyday for persimmons that have fallen off the tree….the first 2-3 were sweet in the beginning and towards the end yuck. But, each day that goes by more and more have ripened and fallen off and the last few I’ve collected are perfect. They couldn’t be any better. Now, I’m in Oklahoma. So, I don’t know how other persimmon trees are in colder climates. But, here we have very mild winters. Summer temperatures get up to 110-112. And, we have had a couple of nights that got down to about 40 degrees already in October. Then back up to 90 degrees the next day. I will say that when I first noticed the persimmon trees, the fruit was still green. Now, it’s only been a couple of weeks and the fruit is turning orange. And everyday more and more fall from the trees. At first I thought there were only 4-5 persimmon trees. But, turns out there are 16 mature trees and probably around the same amount that are in different stages…some are probably 4-5 years old and others look like they are maybe 1-2 years old. But the 16 mature trees are all extremely tall. At least 80 ft, maybe taller. I tried to figure out which ones were male or female. From what I can gather, it looks like all of the mature trees are female except two. There is so much fruit that it will keep me busy canning and baking for days! Thanks again for the tips. And, if you come across any wild plum or mulberry recipes please let me know! Thanks again. I can’t wait to use your recipe for the persimmons once I’ve collected enough of them.🙏🏻😊

[@pamjohnson2783]

I just watched this video, a year later, can’t believe how much kids have grown up

[@barbarapreddy616]

Grandma used to make persimmon pies. Oh my, that was awesome.

[@shaneatkins9254]

I love me some persimmon pudding!

[@vikkibyington3066]

❤I have seen persimmons but never eaten them in any way. So, my Lady, you have taught me a wealth of knowledge about them. The bread looks so delicious!! Your apron, and I know this video is a year old, is so pretty on you. Thank you for all you do, all you teach us, and being transparent about the things y’all have learned through trial and error. You and Andy are so real!!! And I think that’s why folks love your channel. 🙏🏻❤️

[@stevewoods293]

That would be great coffee cake thank you 😊

[@jaspersknoll9013]

I absolutely adore you girl. So many of the things you do are how I still do them, though I am much older than you. My son found a young girl that absolutely loves the old ways and I am trying to teach her and hopefully my grand babies.

[@lucindasutt7365]

I'm not familiar with the Wild Persimmon Tree. I have seen the bigger ones, Tangerine size or a little larger. I've had Persimmon Pudding, oh my, so good. I like that you know where all the free plants, herbs and fruit lives.😅😅 The Apron is lovely, and how thoughtful. I wear them all the time myself. .

[@charlotteevans1957]

I have been wanting recipes for persimmons, thanks so much!

[@gloriahubbard7060]

Just watched your video on persimmons. All I can say is you must really love Andy to work so hard to make him that bread. My mom used to make persimmon pudding, I didn’t like it.

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

haha it's not to hard of work, just part of life

[@stevegaines-vq3bd]

Excellent video Megan, I wrote down the recipe & hope to make it this coming fall/winter as i have 1 old Persimmon tree & i just planted a new one, 129.oo from a nursery, it was probably 7' tall...I want to plant a few more.....Also planted 2 Keiffer pear trees... I subscribed.... thank you

[@Susan-n3o3e]

That looks delicious when I was a little girl I didn’t know any better. We went to my uncles farm and my sister and I found a persimmon tree. Well we didn’t know what it was , but we’ve bit into one and oh boy it sure wasn’t ripe my mouth puckered oh my goodness gracious it was horrible. I never ate one scene.lol 😂

[@janetchisolm-richard6225]

I have persimmons that are riped. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

It’s delicious and I sure hope you enjoy it!

[@donaldwells2102]

Would taste good with my cup of coffee, for breakfast. The Kids always bring a smile to my face 🙂.Thanks Megan

[@Candys_Corner]

Our horses loved persimmons back in the day.🐴

[@encyclopediapierciana6815]

Absolutely wonderful to know this! I never saw a wild persimmon in the east US. Great to know theyh're there! Thanks very much! WIll look at more of your videos- a lot of great knowledge I'm sure!

[@JayBane-n9l]

Looks delicious

[@graciemac6303]

I totally feel her spider fright!!! I'm 59 and still cannot get close enough to kill them, hehe, that's my husband's job! Ah, the syrup...I do miss that too!! That bread looks delicious, mmm! Meagan, you always brighten my day 😊

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thank you my friend!!

[@vickeypierce293]

That looks sooo good!! I'm happy to hear spoons...winter!! Snow cream!!

[@lesterwatson8519]

When we were kids my older brother talked me into eating a persimmon that had not been frosted on. Man it was sour. I am sure the same trick was pulled on him when he was younger.

[@janpenland3686]

Thanks Meagan. I haven't had persimmon bread since I was a little girl. I need to find a persimmon tree so I can make some. Much Love ❤

[@78twood]

Interesting! I don’t believe I’ve ever had a persimmon. That’s some true love to make that for Andy ! That bread looks amazing 🤩

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

It's so good!

[@simpsonfarms]

Looks amazing !! Meagan I used to be Arkie Farmer - we have talked Please get back on your “rants” as you said lol - about health and real food ! You did such a good job on one of your videos and you are so right about it -

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Haha! I need to watch the news, that always gets me fired up 🤣

[@marieparks5674]

Love your channel

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thank you! 🙏💜

[@2003Rangers]

🤔 I had never heard of persimmon bread before you made this. I guess you teach an old dog new tricks. Now to find a persimmon tree here in South Texas. Great video once again.

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Maybe you can locate some somewhere! The bread is Andy’s favorite so I always try to make a couple loaves for him 🙂

[@tommyperkinshuntingfishing8424]

Wow that looked good. I need that whole loaf and a gallon of ice cold blue john. (Milk)

[@tiktok11150]

My Mom would make us persimmon cookies with chopped walnuts in them. They did not last very long.

[@pmartin6759]

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[@Pay-It_Forward]

You should get a good blue-tooth mic for the camera, so mic close to your mouth, to reduce wind nose

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

This video is 2 years old, the channel has much improved be sure to check out some newer videos 😊

[@lisacornett9364]

I feel the same way about daddy long legs and spiders as your daughter. Lol.

[@23PurpleDinosaur23]

I've never had persimmon bread, I usually will make several pints of jelly out of them.Will have to try this for sure this fall

[@brianeaton3734]

Wonder if that persimmon pulp would make a good butter, like apple butter…

[@OneLuv22]

Hello from tn

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Hello!

[@waylonlegend4603]

How old is this tree? Love it

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Oh me its pretty old, its been there long as i can remember

[@lidip8700]

How do you clean the wild (plum) persimmons? They're so tiny & soft. Unfortunately both of my grandmas colander were pitched by their daughters. I would have loved to had both! So I had to go out & buy a new one. :(

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I just gently rinse them under cold water the best I can

[@JayBane-n9l]

Have y’all tried saving the seeds to plant?

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

No we haven’t ever tried it, it’d be fun to see if they would live!

[@brettrhea9179]

No We don't knock them out of the tree We pick them up off of the ground

[@LightningBugRidge]

Me too, Maggie! 👎 🕷

[@louissmith5687]

Anyone here ever used persimmon wood to smoke meat with

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

No I haven’t, I have honestly never thought about it 🤔🤔 I may have to give this a try, thanks!

[@stellygrillsnchills]

When I was a kid we had a creek like that we would play in I never tried those at all would love the chance to try some

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Some years they are sweeter than others, this year they are super sweet in this area!

[@paccur1252]

Can't wait to try this..sounds so delicious

[@jackenglish1153]

Thanks for the video! I do love sorghum syrup. How's the milking going? Better I hope.

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

It is going very good, she hasn’t offered to kick at all the last 2-3 months! I need to get this calf weened, unfortunately life right now outside of the farm is requiring a lot of my time and honestly I’m scared to ween just yet. Thank you! 🙏💜

[@cordyg4306]

Kentucky in the house. Beautiful bread! 🤗🍞 Were you seeing a spoon, knife, or fork in your persimmons or were they to ripe to tell? Thank you for this recipe. 🥰

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Hey there! We cut open one and it was a spoon! Winter is on the way 🥶 ❄️

[@cordyg4306]

@@TrueGritAppalachianWays Thank you 🤗

[@lidip8700]

Please explain. I think maybe this is for the large variety of persimmons?? I have the small mushy ones, about the size of a nickel to a quarter.