Baked Persimmon With Oat Crumble (Print Version)

Tender persimmons baked with spiced oat crumble topping for a cozy autumn dessert.

# Recipe Ingredients:

→ Persimmons

01 - 4 ripe persimmons (Fuyu or Hachiya), halved with seeds removed

→ Filling

02 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Oat Crumble

07 - 1/2 cup rolled oats
08 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
10 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
11 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
12 - Pinch of salt

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold persimmon halves in a single layer.
02 - Place persimmon halves cut side up in the prepared baking dish.
03 - Combine 2 tablespoons brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Spoon mixture evenly over persimmon halves.
04 - Mix oats, flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, salt, and nuts in a medium bowl. Add cold butter and rub with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
05 - Sprinkle oat crumble generously over the spiced persimmons.
06 - Bake for 30-35 minutes until topping is golden brown and persimmons are soft and bubbling.
07 - Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The warm spices complement the persimmons natural sweetness without overpowering it
  • It comes together quickly but feels elegant enough for dinner guests
  • The combination of soft fruit and crispy topping is pure comfort
02 -
  • Choose persimmons that give slightly when pressed but are not mushy, as theyll hold their shape better during baking
  • The crumble can be made ahead and kept refrigerated for up to two days before baking
  • If the topping browns too quickly, tent the dish loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes
03 -
  • Work quickly with the cold butter and keep your hands cool to prevent the butter from melting before it hits the oven
  • Use a box grater to shred frozen butter if you dont have time to cube and chill it properly

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