19 Persimmon Recipes To Change Up Your Winter Menu (2024)

Chances are you've seen persimmons at the farmer's market — maybe even seen a persimmon recipe — without even realizing it! Persimmons are what I'd consider "delicately" sweet, meaning that their fruity flavor can still be paired with savory flavors. Lucky for us, this fruit is in season every fall and winter, so get ahead of the game and try out some of these delectable persimmon recipes!

Drinks

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Spiced Persimmon Bourbon Old Fashioned

With spring still a month and a half away, this old fashioned is a great drink for chilly nights where all you want to do is get cozy on the couch. The bourbon will warm you down to your toes and the persimmons work with clementine and lemon for a citrusy taste that isn't overpowering. (via Half-Baked Harvest)

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Spiced Persimmon Turmeric Tea

Who doesn't love a nice warm cup of tea in the midst of winter? We're breaking out our favorite mugs for this recipe! Not only is it delicious, but it also contains a ton of healthy ingredients in addition to the 'simmons like ginger and black pepper. (via Gourmande in the Kitchen)

Appetizers

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Persimmon Pear Caprese Toast

Yup, it's your turn to be the appetizer hero with this dish that's sure to stand out from other persimmon recipes...and other apps in general. Just swap the tomatoes with persimmons and add a sliver of pear for out-of-this-world flavor. My mouth's already watering! (via Joy the Baker)

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Harvest Cranberry, Persimmon and Burrata Salad

The flavor and apple-like crisp that persimmons have make them the perfect addition to a colorful winter salad. Not only will they pair well with your cranberries, but they'll also balance out the richness of the burrata. Yummmmm. (via Half-Baked Harvest)

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Persimmon, Pomegranate, & Ricotta Salad

Another delicious + healthysalad recipe that lets you indulge in *all* your favorite foods. I absolutely love any salad that mixes it up by using spinach instead of lettuce. You can also opt for kale or arugula to switch things up!(via What's Gaby Cooking)

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Honey Crisp, Kale, & Persimmon Salad

If you're wondering whether the name of this dish has all the ingredients listed, you're (almost) correct. Brussels sprouts and pumpkin seeds take things to the next level and the kale base gives you an extra serving of iron. (via In Pursuit of More)

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Zesty Salsa

No dinner is complete without a killer salsa! We've tried red tomato, green tomato, and mango, and we are ready to hop on the persimmons salsa train. Serve this bad boy with chips or toss it over your turkey; either way, it's just as enjoyable.(via Joy of Kosher)

Main Courses

Coconut Oatmeal With Persimmons and Palm Sugar

Okay so while we might not have this as an entree at dinner, we'd definitely chow down on this dish from our Healthy Breakfasts. Boil coconut milk instead of water when you're cooking the oats and you'll have a dish that makes you feel like you're on summer vacation all year long. (via Brit + Co)

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Fancy Persimmon Grilled Cheese

This sandwich takes the traditional grilled cheese to a whole new level that we are more than excited about. Goat cheese? Check. Prosciutto? You can bet on it. Get ready because this recipe is like eating at a gourmet restaurant in your own kitchen. (via A Girl Defloured)

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Autumn Persimmon Arugula Pasta

If you're not so sure about the bitter flavor of arugula, then this is the perfect dish for you. The persimmons add a fresh flavor to balance the dish out, and we'll eat just about anything if there's pasta involved. (via The Little Epicurean)

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Persimmon Cranberry Sauce

Welcome another spin on a dinnertime essential: cranberry sauce. It doesn't have to be the holiday season to enjoy this fruity condiment with your chicken or on a sandwich. It's got just enough sweetness to balance out your go-to savory dish. (via The Amateur Gourmet)

Roasted Persimmon & Coconut Quinoa Porridge

Quinoa's another popular item that I've seen pop up a lot in the foodie community over the last few years and it pairs really well with many of these persimmon recipes. So what's a better way to try out persimmons than with another healthy + trendy food? (via Perpetually Chic)

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Spiced Persimmon Relish

Relish doesn't always have to include pickles! Until it's time to break out the hot dog relish for the Fourth of July, this spiced persimmon recipe makes for a great addition to your spread. (via KCET)

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Persimmon and Sage Stuffing

Stuffing is definitely a dish that can stand on its own, and even though Thanksgiving is over, why wait until November to try this recipe out? Freshen up this comfort food with bright persimmons and earth sage and you'll never go back to boxed stuffing again. (via PBS Food)

Sweets

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Persimmon Cookies

Our major sweet tooth is always leading us to look for new dessert recipes, and we are definitely adding this one to the list. With cranberries, white chocolate chips, and pecans, this is about to become your new favorite cookie. (via Jessica Gavin)

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Persimmon Cardamom Honey Ice Cream

If you have an ice cream machine, then you *have* to try out this recipe! Honestly, it seems like persimmons pair perfectly with all kinds of spices so the world is your oyster when it comes to spicing up this dish. (via Daisy's World)

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Persimmon Apple Oat Crumble

Sweet vanilla persimmons and crunchy tart apples team up under a thick, crumbly crust in this deliciously simple dessert. The buttery, cinnamon-y goodness will chase away all your winter blues. (via Wandercooks)

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Persimmon Tart

We absolutely love pies and tarts during this time of the year, and our favorite part of this recipe is that the tarts are tiny enough to make one per person! Consider this the perfect finger food for kids and adults alike. (via Joy of Kosher)

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Persimmon Cupcakes

What recipe list (or celebration, for that matter) is complete without a cupcake? That's right–you can even make frosting out of persimmons! What a wonder fruit. Try filling the cupcakes with jam (or drizzling it overtop) for a nice final touch. (via Cupcake Project)

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FAQs

What is the side effect of persimmon fruits? ›

Persimmon Side Effects:

Persimmon does not present any serious side effects when eaten in moderation. However, certain individuals may be allergic to these fruits and exhibit symptoms of upset stomach, nausea, or in grave circ*mstances, even an anaphylactic shock and must hence avoid eating persimmon.

What can I do with too many persimmons? ›

One of the best options for copious amounts of any food is to freeze some for later. HalfPint suggests pureeing the persimmon pulp, putting it into plastic freezer bags to maximize your freezer space, and then making persimmon bread, smoothies, and steamed pudding with the thawed fruit pulp later on.

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How many persimmons can you eat a day? ›

How many persimmons can you eat a day? A. It is better not to eat more than one persimmon or 100 g of fruit in a day. Excessive consumption of persimmons may lead to intestinal blockages, nausea, vomiting, or constipation.

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What is the difference between a persimmon and a Sharon fruit? ›

Sharon fruits are persimmons that have been placed in a modified atmosphere to remove the astringency typically found in the variety's flesh. Removing astringency allows for the persimmons to be consumed when firm or soft, a trait distinguishing the fruits from Triumph persimmons.

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Who should not eat persimmon fruit? ›

The fruit might cause allergic reactions in some people, but this is uncommon. Eating the fruit in very large amounts might cause blockage of the intestines. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of Japanese persimmon during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

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What food cannot be eaten with persimmon? ›

Another set of cold food groupings to avoid include having crab with tea or persimmon. Xie explained: “Crab meat is a very cold type of food in TCM theory, and persimmon fruit is also cold in nature. Most people should avoid eating this food combination, as it can be hard on the digestive system.”

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Are persimmons inflammatory? ›

Persimmon fruits have anti-inflammatory characteristics. A study in rats found that the antioxidant properties of persimmon probably reduce inflammation as well as tissue damage. The vitamin C content of the persimmon helps enable the anti-inflammatory effect.

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What does baking soda do to persimmons? ›

When persimmons are beaten to a pulp, tannins form complexes with carbohydrates, causing the pulp to stiffen to a gel-like consistency. When baking soda is added, a reaction with the moist and slightly acidic persimmon creates carbon dioxide (CO2), which also plays a role in encouraging the pulp to thicken.

Can you freeze persimmons for later use? ›

If you have a mature persimmon tree, you know it produces more fruit than you can consume fresh. But the good news is that there are ways to preserve them. You can freeze them, dry them, or turn them into jam.

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Why cant you eat persimmons on an empty stomach? ›

"Eating persimmons with an empty stomach or eating an excessive amount of raw persimmons is likely to result in a stone. Because persimmons contain tannic acid and pectin, which can work with gastric acid to form into a lump of unequal size and become a gastric stone if not discharged."

Which is healthier, persimmon or apple? ›

Persimmons also contained more of the major phenolics (antioxidants) than apples. Persimmons had significantly higher levels of sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron and manganese. Apples had higher overall concentrations of copper and zinc.

Should you eat persimmon skin? ›

Persimmons have a delicate honey-like flavor and silky texture. They can be eaten fresh, dried, or cooked, and are very versatile in recipes. Persimmon peels are completely edible. Whether or not to peel the fruit is a matter of personal preference and the recipe that you're using.

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What is the best tasting persimmon? ›

Coffee Cake Persimmon Tree: This is such a unique tasting piece of fruit and similar to chocolate persimmon, it's named after the flavor. This incredible piece of fruit is sweet, rich, and spicy. The brownish flesh is firm and non-astringent when ripe.

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Are there male and female persimmons? ›

Most of us know that deer are drawn to persimmon fruit as surely as your eye was drawn to the word “sex” in the title of this post. Fewer know there are male and female persimmon trees, and, as you might guess, only the female trees bear persimmon fruit.