How can I use persimmons in a cooked dish?
I've recently had my first taste of a persimmon, having no idea how it tastes or how it should be eaten, I cut it into slices and ate it like an apple.
It is a very interesting sweet taste, and would like to know how I can incorporate it into a cooked meal or dish?
Best Answer
Raw
Personally, growing up I've usually just eat it raw after it's ripened. That's the only form that i've a experienced a persimmon.
Nonethless, a quick google reveals use as a sauce:
This morning, I cooked the last of the mushy persimmons into a second batch of persimmon sauce. The first, served over bread pudding on a whim one evening, was so popular that it was deemed worthy of the last persimmons. It’s simple and delicious, primarily because, as I discovered, a generous serving of nutmeg and a bit of meyer lemon is the best way to season persimmon anything!
Source: Oakland Garden Kitchen
In this article, Oakland Garden Kitchen blogger, also lists a recipes for persimmon bread published by David Lebovitz. Lebovitz has a very comprehensive blog article about persimmons.
Persimmon in Bread
In this blog, he provides an adaptation of James Beard's, "Beard on Bread", Persimmon Bread recipe. If you don't like this version of the recipe. Epicurean has another version.
Persimmon as an Entree
Wine Press NW also once published a recipe of use of persimmon as a glaze for salmon.
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Can persimmons be cooked?
Ripe they can be used like Hachiya, especially if they are cooked down into a puree first, and also be baked in dishes like cobblers or crisps, or even candied.What are persimmons used for in cooking?
Persimmons are a rich, sweet fruit that can be enjoyed on their own or incorporated into recipes. With their honey-like taste, they make a fantastic ingredient in cookies, jams, and puddings. They can even be combined with savory ingredients for unique and flavorful dishes.Are persimmons better cooked?
She says the other, called Hachiya, is high in tannins and cannot be eaten if it's even a little bit underripe, so it's better to cook with than consume raw. On the other hand, Fuyu persimmons have way fewer tannins, so they're better for snacking on or adding to salads, she says.How do you eat or cook persimmons?
When it's firm, simply cut away the leaves, and wash or peel, then slice it as you would an apple; it is crunchy and sweet, and best for salads. To eat it when soft, store at room temperature until it gives to the touch, similar to a tomato. The Hachiya persimmon, on the other hand, has an elongated, heart-like shape.Cooking with persimmons
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Answer 2
I have an aunt who occasionally brings us TONS of persimmons. While we do prefer them raw, I've tried them in several baked dishes in an effort to use them up. My favorite was apple-persimmon pie. I made a classic apple pie, and replaced 1/2 of the fruit with slices of persimmons (fairly crispy, fuyu variety persimmons, not the squishy type). It was very good. I have also added about 1/2 a cup of minced persimmon to a classic banana bread recipe for a nice flavorful fruity addition.
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