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2 Any Tips For Ripening Persimmons?
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4 What's In Season: Persimmons
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6 In Season: Persimmons
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7 Definition: Persimmon
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8 Killer App: Bacon-Wrapped Persimmons
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9 Fall Into Salads: Arugula With Persimmons and Pomegranate Seeds
After a long and filling Thanksgiving weekend, it's time to move away from the decadent traditional dishes and toward something a little lighter, like a raw salad. I jazzed up arugula by adding Fuyu persimmons and pomegranate seeds. To top these Fall favorites, I whipped up a quick vinaigrette of pomegranate molasses, fig balsamic vinegar, and lemon olive oil. Don't fret if you are without these Read more
Reader jchild needs our help with persimmons! She recently asked the Kitchen Goddesses about caring for the Fall fruit: I just bought four fuyu persimmons, it might be a little early in the season since these persimmons are rock hard. Does anyone know of a way to ripen this fruit? I am really excited to try them in a salad but don't want to wait forever. Although fuyu persimmons don't need to be Read more
If you enjoy bacon-wrapped dates, you're bound to love persimmons wrapped in bacon! This killer appetizer is fast to make and will definitely be a crowd-pleaser at upcoming holiday gatherings. These bites only require three ingredients: persimmons, bacon, and a touch of vinegar. Persimmons have a delicate flavor that can sometimes be overpowered by too much bacon, so I recommend only using a Read more
This orange-yellowish fruit is native to China and can be eaten raw, dry, or cooked. The two most common types of persimmons vary greatly in taste. The astringent variety (hachiya) should only be eaten when it is very ripe and softened, otherwise it has a chalky taste, while the nonastringent fruit (fuyu) can be eaten when it's much firmer and crisper. The taste of the flesh can vary from mild to Read more
Now that berry season is long gone, I'm expanding my breakfast fruit horizons. Celebrate the cold weather with pomegranate seeds in your oatmeal, or slice pears or persimmons and serve them with nut butter on toast or whole-grain waffles. You probably know how to pick and slice a pear, but persimmons have a steeper learning curve. They're worth learning to love, so read more Read more
Despite the fact that it's Winter, don't limit your fruit intake to oranges, bananas, and apples. Next time you're at the market, pick up a few persimmons. The sweet, mild-flavored fruits, which originate from Asia, are in season between November and February. Persimmons are bountiful in Asia, and are popular yard fruit trees in the United States, but if you've never enjoyed a persimmon before, Read more
Last weekend, I had an abundance of persimmons and decided I would make something for a friend who helped me organize an event. Luckily, I came across an enticing recipe for dessert bread made with persimmons, brandy, walnuts, and dates. Because the recipe yields a huge batch, I altered it to make some muffins as well. The simple modification was as easy as pouring batter into muffin tins and Read more
I know I just said that I don't eat the seeds of pomegranates, but after the vast majority of you said "Why bother?" I proceeded to give it another try. Guess what? It's not so bad — it lends a textural crunch and grittiness that needs some getting used to, but I'm starting to like it. I decided to embrace the seeds by tossing together a simple and straightforward Fall fruit salad. The result Read more
Even though Christmas is over, it doesn't mean you have to stop baking. Especially if life gives you a load of persimmons. When that happens, you make boozy bourbon-persimmon loaves. — Bunrab Read more
Ever decide to make a recipe, write up a grocery list, and head to the store only to discover sadly that the star ingredient of your dish is actually out of season? There is a reason strawberry shortcakes are only consumed in summer and sweet potato pie in winter. Of course modern American supermarkets would like the average everyday Jane to think that everything is always in season, but they're Read more
