Freshly picked Fuyu persimmons
Persimmons are a strange kind of fruit. You rarely see them in your grocer's fresh fruit section. I have never seen them in any form other than fresh (although the fruit can also be dried). Each time I have encountered this fruit, it has come from a friend or neighbor's tree. I can understand why you would want one of these trees in your yard. Given the right conditions, persimmon trees are large, shady, and highly productive! Each tree is capable of producing hundreds of pounds of fruit per harvest season.
Each year beginning in late October to mid November the persimmons begin to ripen around Sonoma county. Sadly, for most of the trees I see around the area, the fruit never gets fully utilized. As the fruits ripen they tend to stay on the branches throughout the winter unless picked by humans or another animal. It is such a shame too. Just think of all of the great things you can do with persimmons. Their strangely tropical characteristics pair nicely with many spices such as cinnamon and cardamom. With a little imagination, breads, cookies, and even great pies can be made from all types of persimmon fruit.
The pie recipe that follows, just kind of unfolded before me as I was trying to figure out what to do with all of this great fruit. The combination of persimmon, walnuts, and Mexican cinnamon really work well together! Click "Read More" for the details.
Each year beginning in late October to mid November the persimmons begin to ripen around Sonoma county. Sadly, for most of the trees I see around the area, the fruit never gets fully utilized. As the fruits ripen they tend to stay on the branches throughout the winter unless picked by humans or another animal. It is such a shame too. Just think of all of the great things you can do with persimmons. Their strangely tropical characteristics pair nicely with many spices such as cinnamon and cardamom. With a little imagination, breads, cookies, and even great pies can be made from all types of persimmon fruit.
The pie recipe that follows, just kind of unfolded before me as I was trying to figure out what to do with all of this great fruit. The combination of persimmon, walnuts, and Mexican cinnamon really work well together! Click "Read More" for the details.
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