- chop and roast the walnuts - make browned butter, set aside to cool - wash, chop, and puree the persimmons - in a mixing bowl, combine persimmon puree, sugar, browned butter, eggs, and vanilla - add orange zest
- combine flour, spices, baking powder and baking soda - gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet batter - mix until just combined - add roasted walnuts - pour into prepared loaf pan - bake for 55 minutes or until the toothpick inserted comes out clean - finish with orange glaze or drizzle of powdered sugar
- fresh out of the oven - with a dollop of plain yogurt - with whipped cream or ice cream - make it to a French Toast - make it to a bread pudding