Prep 2 bread loaf pans.

Pour Cognac over dried fruit. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on half power for 3 minutes to soften and soak up some of the Cognac. Set aside.

Whisk together dry ingredients in small bowl

In large bowl, whisk together sugar and butter. Whisk in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and persimmon pulp. Whisk well.

Add dry ingredients a little at a time. Stir until well mixed. Add fruit, cognac and nuts.

Turn batter into loaf pans and bake 60 minutes at 350 degrees or until toothpick comes out clean.