Most of the time you will need to prepare the fruit in this way:
Cut around the top leaf bit like you would on a large tomato. Peel using a paring knife and quarter or chop fruit.
(The skin is edible but most of the time I peel the fruit.)
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Yogurt and Persimmon
3/4 cup plain yogurt (lowfat or whole milk)
2 persimmons prepared as directed above
small handful of oats
1/4 cup walnuts
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 tbs maple syrup
Mix everything together and enjoy.
I like this for breakfast but it could work for a snack or after dinner.
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Chop peeled persimmons and squeeze lime juice over the fruit for a bit of a different taste.
Or sprinkle with cinnamon and serve as a fruit salad.
Sliced banana and sliced persimmon make a nice fruit salad combo.
Add sliced persimmon to any salad which calls for apple or pear.
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I served this relish with turkey at Thanksgiving.
Cranberry Persimmon Relish
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Replace mango with persimmon in any mango salsa recipe for a fall version of a summer classic.
Add to your smoothies, I think they go very nicely with banana.
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