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Persimmon (also known as Sharon fruit) most commonly refers to the edible fruit borne by some species of the genus Diospyros. They are also known as kaki (D. kaki), sharon fruit (D. kaki, a trademark name, exclusively reserved for persimmons grown in Israel), black sapote (D. digyna), mabolo or velvet-apple (D. discolor), date-plum (D. lotus), Texas persimmon (D. texana) and American persimmon (D. virginiana). The term is also used to refer to the trees bearing the fruit.
The word persimmon comes from an Algonquian language of the eastern United States, meaning "a dry fruit."
Fruit
Persimmons tend to be light yellow-orange to dark red-orange in colour, varying from 2-8 cm in diameter, and may be spherical, acorn or pumpkin shaped depending on the species. The calyx often remains attached to the fruit after picking. They are eaten fresh, dried, cooked and canned. They are high in glucose and protein, and also have various medicinal and chemical uses. There are generally two types of fruit, those that are astringent until extremely ripe and those that are non-astringent. More on [ Persimmon ]
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California Poached Persimmons - Uses Fuyu persimmons. May be served warm or chilled over ice cream, rice pudding, or bread pudding.
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Fuyu Persimmon Recipes - Suggestions for using persimmons quickly as well as several baking recipes. Links also to California Fuyu Growers Association homepage with has nutritional information.
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Persimmon Cookies - Includes nuts and raisins.
Persimmon Fruit Recipes - Bread, cake, cookies, compote.
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Persimmon Information Storge Tips - From Epicurious Food.
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Persimmon Nut Bread - Flavorful bread that also uses dates.
Persimmon Pudding - Uses persimmon pulp and bananas.
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Persimmon Pudding - Standard recipe for a quick bread-like recipe.
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Persimmon Spice Cake - Standard recipe.
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Persimmons - A list of eight different varieties of persimmons, their names, a brief description, some information about ripening; from a commercial plant nursery site.
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Spicy Persimmon Bread Recipe - Vegan if egg replacer is used.
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Steamed Persimmon Pudding - Provided by Robert Mondavi Winery. Includes suggested wine pairing.
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Steamed Persimmon Pudding with Brandy Sauce - Includes instructions for the sauce.
Texas Persimmons - Brief list of various varieties of persimmons commonly found in the United States, and simple drawing.
Three Ways to Preserve Persimmons - Recipes for jam, chutney, freezing, and dried.
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