Persimmons are a lesson in patience, since some varieties are just downright inedible — until they are fully ripe, that is. Once they’re ready, though, they taste better than candy — and, if you close ...

I’ll admit it — I hadn’t tried a persimmon until this year. When a few showed up in my weekly produce box, I wasn’t entirely sure what to do with them. Were they meant to be eaten raw or cooked? Did I ...

If you've ever passed persimmons in the produce aisle and felt unsure of what to do with them, you're not alone. Here's a ...

Persimmons, with their rich fiber content and natural sweetness, make an excellent choice for breakfast, especially for those ...

What’s in season: Persimmons can be neatly divided into two types, although there are a number of varieties: Hachiyas are acorn-shaped and need to be softened before you use them; squat Fuyus, shaped ...

In this video, explore a unique take on pavlova, a dessert often debated between Australia and New Zealand, with a rich ...

Sure, Grandma’s pudding is great. We love it, we really do. But as these recipes from a trio of Mass Ave masters demonstrate, there is so much more to the squishy fruit. Preheat oven to 450. Beat the ...

When I lived in Kanagawa, Japan, I had several gigantic and ridiculously prolific persimmon trees that cranked out what seemed like metric tons of gorgeous fruit. I would fill bucket after 5-gallon ...

Make a big batch of this festive cocktail to delight your holiday party guests. (Recipe Credit: Adrianna Adarme of Fresh Tastes). I love persimmons. I know a lot of people are a bit lukewarm on them.

What’s in season: You can increasingly find a number of varieties of persimmons at farmers markets, from sweet “chocolate” persimmons to slightly spicy Maru or “brown sugar” Hyakume. The fruit ...

Persimmons add color and flavor to a pork stir-fry with walnuts. Cooking Fuyus (the flatter persimmons) mellows their sweetness. Randall Benton [email protected] I cannot eat a persimmon out of hand.