A Sweet Treat for Those Exceptional Days

Roasted Persimmon and black coffee

When Measuring Cups Become Too Much: My Quest for Simpler Sweets

Kicking off the morning with a cup of coffee feels like a refreshing energy boost. I usually stick to just coffee, no sweets, to stay on the healthier side. But let’s be real, life throws us those curveball days—be it a hectic weekend morning filled with chores or those extra demanding workdays. And on those days, I find myself craving a little sugar rush, dreaming about indulging in treats like blueberry scones or tres leches cake. But here’s the thing: I’m no baker. The whole process of measuring out flour, eggs, sugar, milk, and so on, just stresses me out before I even begin.

Roasted persimmon | Coffee blog by Von Brown

So, this time around, I was on the hunt for something straightforward and stumbled upon a recipe online for roasted persimmons. Roasted persimmons, you ask? Yes, I had the same reaction—never tried them, never even heard of them, but definitely intrigued enough to give it a shot. The recipe was as simple as it gets: slice up some butter, toss it on the fruit, and let it roast in the oven for 15 minutes.

I was a bit skeptical about how it would pair with my coffee, but let me tell you, with one bite, I was blown away. The fruit turned out incredibly tender, almost like a warm pudding, and the rich aroma of the butter made it even more delectable.