This recipe is my version of pork chops with apple sauce. When life gives you persimmons you need to be creative! For this recipe you’ll need 4 pork chops Smokey Pork Rub Celery Root Puree Persimmon Relish You can make the puree and relish ahead of time and reheat it just before serving. Rub 1-2 […]
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Persimmon Relish
This relish is great with grilled pork. It’s an unusual alternative to apple sauce. The smokey spices are perfect for fall. For this recipe you’ll need: 1/4 cup onion, finely diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 large persimmon (about 1/2 pound), peeled cored and chopped into 3/4″ pieces 2 tablespoons white wine 1 tablespoon balsamic […]
Nihombashi Cocktail (Persimmon Manhattan)
Why call it a Nihombashi Cocktail? It’s hard to grow persimmons in New York, so I had a hard time calling this a Manhattan. Nihombashi is the Toyko neighborhood where the Japanese stock exchange is located (thus a bit like Manhattan) and persimmons are common in Japan. Plus, Nihombashi is just fun to say. Leave […]
Persimmon Bellini
The sweet fruitiness of the syrup contrasts nicely with a dry sparkling wine. Let guests mix their own for easy entertaining. For each serving you’ll need: 1 teaspoon persimmon syrup 4 ounces sparkling wine Combine all ingredients in a champagne flute. Enjoy!
Persimmon Bourbon Cooler
This is the boozy cousin of the persimmon spritzer. Set up a mini bar at your party and let guests mix their own. For each serving you’ll need: 1 tablespoon persimmon syrup 1 cup sparkling water 1 ounce bourbon 1 small lemon wedge (cut a lemon into eight pieces) ice In a highball glass, stir together […]
Persimmon Spritzer
This sparkly non-alcoholic cocktail is perfect for fall parties. Set out all the components and an instruction card and let guests serve themselves. For each serving you’ll need: 1 tablespoon persimmon syrup 1 cup sparkling water 1 small lemon wedge (cut a lemon into eight pieces) ice In a highball glass, stir together the syrup […]
Persimmon Syrup
This is actually a cross between a syrup and a puree. This sweet syrup can act as a base for a variety of persimmon cocktails. You can use either ripe (firm) or very ripe (liquidy) Fuyu persimmons in this recipe. For this recipe you’ll need: 4 cups water 2 pounds persimmons peeled, cored and cut […]
Persimmon Caramel Sauce with Bourbon
For best results, use overly ripe Fuyu persimmons in this sauce or use Hachiya persimmons. The more liquidy the better. This sauce is amazing served warm over ice cream. For this recipe you’ll need: 1 pound persimmons 1/3 cup cream 3 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup brown sugar pinch of salt 1 tablespoon bourbon Cut the […]
Great Recipes for Fuyu Persimmons
When life gives you lemons you make lemonade. When life gives you persimmons it’s not that easy. Our backyard tree has reached full size and we have a wicked huge pile of persimmons sitting on the kitchen counter. You know it’s a problem when I slip back into my New England accent. Here are a […]
Warm Persimmon Compote
This warm, sweet sauce is great with pancakes or french toast. The lightly cooked persimmon tastes like apricot and apple. Yum! For this recipe you’ll need: 1 pound Fuyu persimmons juice of 1 lemon (don’t forget to save the peel for limoncello!) 3 tablespoons or more honey 2 pinches of cinnamon pinch of nutmeg pinch […]