Persimmon Recipes

Find the perfect persimmon recipes for fall, including breads, salads, desserts, and preserves. Browse more than 65 recipes for soft, pulpy Hachiya persimmons and the firm, sliceable Fuyu variety.

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Persimmon Upside Down Cake

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Just like a pineapple upside-down cake but with persimmons instead! You can use soft persimmon pulp to make the batter or just use a standard white cake batter recipe.
By Jewissa

Persimmon and Apple Salad

I eat a lot of salad, so I'm always looking for an interesting new ingredient. I recently discovered persimmons, and have found that they are a nice addition to salads, oatmeal, and smoothies.
By dubaubel

Persimmon Green Smoothie

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Yummy smoothie full of nutrients from fruits and vegetables.
By GREENSONMAMA

Fuyu Persimmon Pie

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Most persimmon pies are made as a custard pie with persimmon pulp. This one is made with sliced firm fruit and the delicious fall flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar. Make sure you are using Fuyu persimmons (short, squat-looking fruit--like an orange tomato) and not the astringent Hachiyas (large and acorn shaped).
By Amanda123

Persimmon Bars

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Persimmon bars as done by my husband's grandmother for years. A family holiday favorite. Sweet frosting tops these delicious cakes.
By Jessica Eymann

Old-Fashioned Persimmon Pudding

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This is an old-fashioned persimmon pudding recipe from which people who say they don't like persimmon pudding DO like this one. It is more moist and more like the consistency of pumpkin pie filling. It's wonderful topped with whipped cream or milk poured over it.
By Cheryl Thomas

Butternut Squash Soup with Persimmon

Persimmon adds an extra splash of color to this yummy butternut squash soup plus a sweet and fruity flavor. Try it! You won't be disappointed. Use vegetable broth if you like it vegetarian.
By superchef

Easy Persimmon Jam

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I first fell in love with persimmons when I visited Korea. When the fresh fruit isn't available, I use frozen persimmons. It's a nice break from the other jams. Enjoy with crusty bread!
By Shelly2012

Persimmon Pudding

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Serve this rich cake-like dessert with either whipped cream or caramel sauce.
By Stephanie

Persimmon Bread I

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Nice, moist bread.
By v monte

Persimmon Cookies II

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This is a good recipe for persimmon cookies. These cookies are wonderfully sweet and delicious.
By Bonnie

Persimmon Cookies I

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These are moist and have a wonderful flavor of spice. You can freeze persimmon pulp to use later if you grow your own and have an excess. These are great fall cookies!
By P. Tindall

Inspiration and Ideas

How to Pick and Prepare Persimmons

How to Pick and Prepare Persimmons

Fall and winter are prime time for persimmons, the tree fruit that's sometimes called the apple of Japan. Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy them.
Persimmon Cheesecake

Persimmon Cheesecake

"Fantastic. I rarely give a recipe five stars, but this earned it!" – JULESMICHY
Persimmon Bread II

Persimmon Bread II

Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad

Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad

Persimmon Pudding

Persimmon Pudding

Freezer Persimmon Jam

Freezer Persimmon Jam

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Persimmon Muffins

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Breakfast muffins using fresh persimmon puree. A great fall recipe for brunch.

More Persimmon Recipes

Persimmon and Pomegranate Salad

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A sweet and tangy fall salad with a bit of crunch and nuttiness tossed in from the pecans. I love pecans so I often double the amount of pecans.
By BORY

Persimmon Bread II

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Excellent for Christmas gifts, as persimmons are only available for a brief time. Moist spice cake type bread. This is the top seller at our company bake sale at Christmas!
By Nancy Scott

Persimmon Pie

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This pie has a creamy texture, and it is easy to make. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.
By MARBALET

Persimmon Cake

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This easy, wonderful cake is delicious with cream cheese icing!
By kmusgrave

Spiced Persimmon Butter

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Cooked in a slow cooker, this is an easy and excellent way to use the fruit of a Fuyu persimmon tree. Spicy and full of natural sweetness, the jars make wonderful gifts or keep well in the refrigerator for one's own use. This spread is used just like jelly or apple butter and it is especially delicious on a hearty whole grain toasted bread.
By Cathy

Chef John's Raw Kale Salad

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If you slice kale thin and toss it with other tasty treats like apple, persimmon, orange, and nuts, the kale mellows out and serves as a perfect foil for other vegetation.
By Chef John

Persimmon Cookies

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This is an old family recipe. We use the Hachiya variety of persimmons. This is a very spicy, very elegant holiday cookie. Pecans can be substituted for walnuts.
By Ruth

Traditional Indiana Persimmon Pudding

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This recipe has been handed down in our family since 1850. It's a Thanksgiving favorite, hot or cold!
By KerryT

Banana and Persimmon Cinnamon Muffins

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I put this recipe together to use up some bananas and persimmon that were very very ripe! As soon as they began to bake, my daughter said she could smell autumn.
By Anna Silvani-Morrison

Persimmon Cobbler

A classic biscuit topping covers sweetened persimmons for a twist on a classic cobbler dessert. Top with fresh whipped cream.
By Buckwheat Queen

Nonnie's Persimmon Pudding

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My husband's grandmother, Nonnie, used to make her really unique version of Persimmon Pudding every Thanksgiving. When she wasn't able to make it anymore, my husband asked if I would take over. I did, and am now required to bring this to every fall family gathering! You can serve this warm or let it cool - my family loves it both ways.
By Mariah Yarian Snapp

Spicy Persimmon Chutney

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A tangy relish that's a nice variation on the more traditional cranberry sauce. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.
By Ibby

Persimmon Cheesecake

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This light and delicious cheesecake is made with fresh persimmons and a walnut crust.
By schmecktgut

Persimmon Brunch Cake

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A fresh Hachiya persimmon should feel soft and jellylike when ripe. Lemon juice may be added to the puree to prevent discoloration and enhance the taste.
By Stephanie

Persimmon Oatmeal Cookies

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A great fall cookie but can really be enjoyed any time of the year if there's a supply of persimmon pulp in the freezer!
By ALIA_26

Persimmon, Pomegranate, and Massaged Kale Salad

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A beautiful winter celebration salad to kick off a happy and super healthy holiday season! Add cooked quinoa if desired.
By VeggieCravings

Deep Dish Persimmon Pie

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Sweet fuyu persimmons are at their peak in flavor in this warm, scrumptious treat. A great alternative to the traditional apple, peach or blueberry pie. Perfect for the holiday season!
By Krystal

Persimmon Pudding Pie

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Handed down from my great great grandmother who received it from her mother. She passed away at 92 years old, but not before giving me her best and oldest recipes. I hope you enjoy!
By blahs4life

Persimmon Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Great use for Hachiya persimmons. These cookies come out slightly crunchy on the outside and more cake-like in the center.
By Natalie Ercolini

Gingered Apple-Persimmon Compote

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This warm, sweet compote is a great accouterment to pork and possibly a Christmas turkey. It can also be served warm over a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the daring. Happy holidays!
By taemee

Harriet Davis's Indiana Persimmon Pudding

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This is my grandmother's recipe that she made each Thanksgiving when I was growing up. She was a native Hoosier and resided in Orleans, IN for many years. Although not a huge fan of cooking, this is one recipe she made very well and it is always one that makes me remember her fondly. Serve chilled and top with whipped cream.
By Amy

Persimmon Raisin Cookies

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This is a spicy cookie that's Mmmm, Mmmm Good! It's hard to get fresh persimmons these days, but if you have them, this is a great recipe. It's an original handed down to me by old/ancient relatives, and over 170 years old. These cookies also freeze well. Have fun!
By Lisa

Persimmon Bread III

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A wonderfully moist persimmon bread. If you like nuts in your bread, just add 1/2 to 1 cup of your favorites to the batter just before baking.
By OLLIEKAAT

Granny Franny's Persimmon Curry Chili

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Add persimmons, who'd-a-thought? Mom made this chili tonight with what she had in the house and it was phenomenal. I had to share. It was a perfect blend of sweet and spicy, warming us up right before the holidays. This fast and easy recipe is definitely one to consider when you are overloaded with all the persimmons someone brought into the office to share. It's simple, and I'm telling you it's amazing.
By Rhonda McCoy Grady
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