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 ...

An 1896 Indianapolis News article noted that not even sheep or goats would eat persimmons. They are an acquired taste to be sure and a taste that’s hard to explain. The Mitchell Persimmon Festival in ...

The beauty of a persimmon is undeniable. Their gorgeous deep shades of orange shine in the gray time of fall to winter. Imagine discovering these jewels on a woodland hike or seeing them in your ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For many people, persimmons are a mysterious fruit. They look like orange tomatoes, but they have a ...

1. Stir together the persimmons, onion, ginger, jalapeno, lime juice and 1 teaspoon of the salt; let stand at room temperature while cooking pork chops. 2. Heat vegetable oil or olive oil in a large ...

Persimmon pudding is a naturally sweet Christmas dessert made with ripe persimmons, offering a healthier festive option for ...

Persimmon fruit is blowing up on social media with its unique recipes, bright orange glow and unique texture, but this ...

Persimmons were never my favorite growing up (I would much rather go for a sweet, juicy clementine), but they were a mainstay in our house during the colder months. I remember nabbing only the end ...

Beautiful, elegant, and unusual, this tart is surprisingly easy to make (the crust isn’t rolled, it’s simply pressed into the pan). It’s our a fall standby, especially for dinner parties. A favorite ...

An acquired taste. I’ve always thought that to be an interesting concept. It basically says to me, “I know you don’t like it right now, but if you choke down enough of it over the coming years, you’ll ...

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 ...