Onceuponatime Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I have about 15 softball sized persimmons. So far, I've made persimmon custard pie, persimmon bread, and chocolate persimmon cake. So far, the pie worked the best. Do you have any tried and true thing to do with persimmons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I have also put them in scones and muffins--and my husband has made persimmon ale (home brew with a fruity note). You can freeze persimmon pulp for later use. Given the quantity you have, this might be the best idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 My grandmothers always made persimmon pudding. I have no idea if that recipe is really good or not -- it's just the first one that popped up on a search. I've never made persimmon pudding myself! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 My grandmothers always made persimmon pudding. I have no idea if that recipe is really good or not -- it's just the first one that popped up on a search. I've never made persimmon pudding myself! Persimmon pudding is a custard--similar to pumpkin pie filling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Persimmon pudding is a custard--similar to pumpkin pie filling. That's not how my grandmothers' was. Theirs was . .. as well as I remember it was more like the filling for a pecan pie. Very thick and almost chewy. I was never a big fan of it, so didn't eat it much. My brother loved it. Like I said, I have no idea if that recipe is good or not (although it has pretty good reviews). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted December 11, 2015 Author Share Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) The custard pie I made was like pumpkin pie. I've seen the recipes for the pudding, and my persimmon bread ended up like that, with a thick bread pudding consistency. We ate it, but I won't make it that way again. I'm tempted to try it in a sweet yeast bread. Edited December 11, 2015 by Onceuponatime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimerinkydo Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Persimmon Cookies! Soft spice cookies with raisins and nuts. Yum! Here is the recipe I have. Persimmon Cookies 1 cup persimmon pulp 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 egg 1 cup sugar ½ cup butter 2 cups flour ½ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon cloves ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup chopped nuts 1 cup raisins Preheat oven 350 degrees. Dissolve baking soda in persimmon pulp, set aside. In mixer, cream together shortening and sugar. Add egg. Add persimmon pulp/baking soda mixture. Add flour and spices. Stir in nuts and raisins. Drop by teaspoonful onto greased baking sheet. Bake 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. *Note – this recipe doesn’t have any salt. IF you are using unsalted butter add ½ teaspoon salt. Here is similar one on the web that has pictures and more spices http://circle-b-kitchen.squarespace.com/food-and-recipes/2012/12/21/grandma-locketts-persimmon-cookies-and-a-love-story.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Persimmon muffins and cookies are my fave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Jam! I have never made it, but we get some from Dh's aunt each year and it is yummy. We have some trees around here, but the fruit is never anywhere near softball size. Golf ball size for us. Whole Foods sells ones a bit bigger. Does the flavor or texture change with the bigger ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Slice them and eat them raw! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Slice them and eat them raw! Yep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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