Persimmons

[esgunn]

Hi all. I got three Persimmons in my produce box. I have never had one/used one. Does anyone have any ideas on this one? Good recipes? Do you just eat them? They are Fuyu Persimmons.

[Gourmet_Mom]

If you can refrain from eating them as a snack....I'd suggest adding them to a salad or in a sauce like cranberries. But they are a special treat around here, so eating them raw would be how we would eat them....or in a frozen drink or sherbet. Although, I seem to remember William talking about a pie? Then there is the idea of infusing them in tea.....YUM!

[cjs]

Wow, been a lot of years since I've thought about and hated persimmons!! We had a big tree when the kids were growing up and because I only made cookies with them, there were always loads on the ground getting more and more mushy.

That's when my kids would have persimmon fights. I'd have to hose them off before they could get to the bathtub. yuck!

I think all I used them for because they weren't our favorite fruit was cookies and bar cookies. Have no recipe anymore, tho.

On second thought, a few years ago I did do a gastrique with some that we must have been given. a recipe from Kelly Johnson.

[Cubangirl]

I always used to make this for our Christmas open house for my toy store and they were always a hit. I really enjoyed them. Here it is in case you'd like to try them.

EXPORTED FROM LIVING COOKBOOK

PERSIMMON COOKIES Servings: 8

Dates or figs may be substituted for the raisins. Almonds or hazelnuts can be subbed for the walnuts.

Oven Temperature: 350°F


Preparation:30 minutes Cooking:15 minutes Inactive:15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour

3/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 cup persimmon pulp
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
34 tsp. ground cardamom
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups flour
1 cup persimmon pulp (about 2)
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
34 tsp. ground cardamom
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Skin persimmons and remove pulp. Add baking soda to the pulp. Combine flour with nuts and spices.

Cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Add eggs and mix well, Add pulp and mix. Add flour mixture and mix well.

Drop by teasponfuls onto parchment covered baking sheets. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes.

Cool on rack and store in tin.

Recipe Type: ALINA'S ADAPTATION, Cookies, Desserts, Walnuts

Author: MINE

[Mare749]

Alina, you might need to edit your recipe. It looks like the ingredients are listed twice.

[cjs]

Hey! I had that happen to one of my L.C. recipes......

[Cubangirl]

Sorry I entered this right before I went to sleep this morning. I just looked at LC and I entered the original at 4:00am. Lesson learned don't mess with recipes right before going to sleep.

[luvnit]

Never, ever had a persimmon in my life. I had to look it up. I was thinking kumkwat, which I hate. Hmmmm, more of a tomato-like creature...