Persimmon?

[Low-N-Slow]

Mrs. Slow's manicurist gave her a persimmon from a tree in her own back yard. From a little reading, I understand there are two types, and this one is of the of the more squat shape-- in fact, I mistook it for an heirloom tomato upon first viewing it. How might I make use of it?

[Isabella Maja]

Mrs. Slow's manicurist gave her a persimmon from a tree in her own back yard. From a little reading, I understand there are two types, and this one is of the of the more squat shape-- in fact, I mistook it for an heirloom tomato upon first viewing it. How might I make use of it?

Well, I like my persimmons very ripe just like I like an heirloom tomato . . . soft, juicy & ready to burst... almost.

I run under hot water for a couple of min. Core like a tomato.
Cut in half vertically. Now here is where you can go several different ways.
Take half of this luscious custardiness and just scoop it out with a spoon & swoon.

Another way - after you cut it in half, then cut each half in half (yes like tomato wedges). Because you ran it under hot water sometimes this helps the skin to peel off. I like it that way. Pop a wedge in your mouth & swoooon. Seriously, it has to be one of the most lush experiences.

I have a friend who gave me a few. I need to go get more! Home grown ones are soooo much better, light years better than ones you buy in a store.
She is making persimmon muffins & says they're great. Yeah, well, she has an abundance of them. My fav way is pure, untouched fruit. It needs no adornment. I hear persimmon pudding is also very popular. Maybe so, but give me mine as just fruit.

If someone has a persimmon tree in their yard & the fruit is not being used or you have too much, please consider letting me have some! When my papayas come to fruition I'll be happy to share!

[edible complex]

The persimmon seed can predict the winter when cut cut in half. If a spoon is revealed, there will be a lot of precipitation. A knife means that the wind will cut like a knife, cold. A fork means that the weather would be unsettled (alternate periods of mild and cold).

What's inside your persimmons?

[DivaKitty]

It sounds like you have a Fuyu Persimmon. When ripe, they are firmer than the Hachiya variety which is less squat, more oval and comes to a point, the skin a deeper orange color when ripe. The Hachiya must be soft and peeled to be eaten. The flesh is almost slimy, sweet and a gorgeous deep coral color. The Fuyus can be eaten whole, like an apple, as their skin is not tannic like the Hachiya.
I like to eat the Hachiya with good plain yogurt and a drizzle of honey. The Fuyus get devoured as is.
Love them! Do the trees grow well here?

[jodyrah]

Your papayas should fruit soon. Our trees have a minimum of 50 (although reaching the upper ones will require an extension ladder). My son has been picking them for at least a month. Ours were grown from seeds he brought back from Brazil and may be a different variety.

[Isabella Maja]

Your papayas should fruit soon. Our trees have a minimum of 50 (although reaching the upper ones will require an extension ladder). My son has been picking them for at least a month. Ours were grown from seeds he brought back from Brazil and may be a different variety.

Wow! Would you consider posting a current picture of your trees?

Luckily, my 80 yr old next door neighbor has an extension ladder I can borrow anytime!

[jodyrah]

[Oyster]

Ours didn't look anything like that kind. Ours looked like this:

http://www.angwinreporter.com/2007/AR12/napavalley5.jpg

http://www.carrborocitizen.com/main/wp- ... otorev.jpg

[Low-N-Slow]

Ours didn't look anything like that kind.

Probably because they're papayas.

My persimmon feels just about ripe enough to eat, so I'll report back after I cut into it.

[jodyrah]

Exactly. Isabella req. papaya pics.