Persimmons are in season! If you live in a metropolis, these fruits are readily available this time of year. If you live in my not-so-tropolis then you just get lucky when you pass by them at Costco. They are an Asian fruit and full of vitamins A and C-- perfect for preventing those nasty head colds this time of year!
Broiling a persimmon brings out the sweetness and makes the flesh custard-y (yes, it's my word). Great for breakfast!
Caramelized Persimmons
Serves 4
2 medium persimmons (firm but ripe), cut in half crosswise
2 Tbsp light brown sugar
2 Tbsp lemon juice
Heat oven to a low broil and place a rack ~6-8" from the top of the oven.
Place persimmon halves, cut side up, on a baking sheet and sprinkle each half with ~1/2 Tbsp brown sugar.
Broil for ~6-8 minutes or until flesh is soft and tops are caramelized.
Remove from oven and douse each half with 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice.
Enjoy!
Nutrition info per 1/2 persimmon: 33 calories, 0 g fat,
0 g protein, 8.6 g carbohydrates
I have seen these in the grocery store and wondered what to do with them. I think I'll stop being a chicken and try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI'm 56 years old and I have never eaten a persimmon and I honestly don't recall ever seeing one in a store. I'll have to look for them.
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing since I live in Billings, MT I will only be able to find these at costco and not readily in a grocery store. How interesting! I will have to try these the next time I go to costco!
ReplyDeletePlease note there are two kinds of persimmon. One is already custardy and one is like an apple.
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