We all know fall is pumpkin season. But when the leaves on the trees turn red and golden yellow, persimmon season begins in this country as well. Often underrated, but just as delicious and healthy – for us, persimmons deserve the same hype as pumpkins. Sweet, tasty and full of vitamins and nutrients – it is not for nothing that the persimmon is also called the “fruit of the gods”. Of course, you can enjoy pure exotic fruits as a healthy snack. At Deavita, we love to experiment in the kitchen and have collected some of the tastiest persimmon recipes we’ve tried ourselves. A hearty chutney, jam or salad for a light lunch or dinner – read on and enjoy.
Is persimmon healthy?
Is persimmon healthy? The answer to that is quite simple – yes! In Asia, the exotic fruit is also said to have healing powers, and the delicious fruit is said to have an antipyretic effect and help with stomach problems. Unlike other winter fruits, persimmons have more calories, but they are a real vitamin bomb. For example, 100 grams of persimmons contain 70 calories. Also, one or two persimmons a day are enough to cover an adult’s daily vitamin A requirement. The high vitamin C content strengthens the immune system and ensures a healthy winter.
Persimmon Recipes: Healthy Chocolate Milk with Persimmon
And our first persimmon recipe is perfect for all those with a sweet tooth watching their diet. Vegan, quick and sugar-free – this persimmon chocolate pudding tastes amazing and is perfect for a dessert or light breakfast.
Ingredients for 2 servings:
- 2 persimmons
- 20 grams of cocoa powder, unsweetened
- 30 grams of peanut butter
- 1-2 tablespoons of unsweetened almond milk
Preparation:
- Peel, halve and cut the persimmons.
- Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Put the persimmon chocolate pudding in the fridge for an hour and enjoy.
Persimmon chutney recipe
If you want to spoil your guests with something very special, you must remember our persimmon chutney recipe! Super aromatic, exotic and easy to prepare – the perfect appetizer or side dish for crispy baked duck!
Ingredients for 5-6 cups:
- 500 grams of persimmons, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 350 ml apple cider vinegar
- 150 grams of brown sugar
- Juice and peel of 1 lemon and 1 orange
- 1 apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped
- 100 grams of raisins
- 1 green chili (optional)
Preparation:
- Bring all ingredients except the persimmons to a boil in a large saucepan.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the persimmons and cook, stirring, for 10-15 minutes.
- Pour the persimmon chutney into sterilized jars and seal.
- Enjoy!
Persimmon jam
For us, this fruit jam is one of the best persimmon recipes ever, and it tastes amazing, especially with fluffy pancakes for breakfast.
Ingredients for 6-8 cups:
- 1 kg of persimmons
- 600 grams of sugar
- 200 ml fresh lemon juice
Preparation:
- Quarter the persimmons and cut them into small pieces.
- Place all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and cook for 40-50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the still hot persimmon jam into sterilized jars and seal tightly.
Persimmon mince pie recipe
With apple, pumpkin or pear, a crumble cake always works, doesn’t it? How about trying our persimmon crumble cake for a change?
Dough ingredients:
- 350 grams of wheat flour
- 250 grams of sugar
- 200 grams of butter, at room temperature
- 40 ml of milk
- 100 grams of cheese
- 5 eggs
- 700 grams of persimmons, cut into small pieces
- 1 packet of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
sprinkle:
- 200 grams of wheat flour
- 170 grams of cold butter
- 150 grams of sugar
- 60 grams of walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Mix the mashing ingredients in a bowl until the mixture is crumbly.
- To make the dough, beat the butter and sugar in a bowl with a hand mixer for 3-4 minutes until smooth.
- Gradually add the eggs and beat.
- Add curd and milk and mix.
- Then add the wheat flour and baking powder to the bowl and whisk to form a smooth batter.
- Place the dough on the baking tray and cover with persimmons.
- Spread the crumbs on top and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Let the persimmon crumble cake cool and enjoy!
Persimmon Recipes: Juicy Chocolate Muffins with Persimmons
Looking for something delicious to make with persimmons for breakfast? Then these moist chocolate chip muffins are just what you need! With only 150 calories each, this is perfect healthiness!
Preparation:
- 160 grams of wheat flour
- 115 grams of butter, at room temperature
- 150 grams of brown sugar
- 150 grams persimmon, cut into small pieces
- 2 eggs
- 100 grams of dark chocolate
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, cream the butter and sugar for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract and persimmons and mix well.
- Add the wheat flour, baking powder and cinnamon and mix into a smooth batter.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and pour the batter into the muffin tins.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes and let cool slightly.
Sweet Persimmon Recipes: Autumn Risotto
This persimmon recipe is not only sweet, but also savory! If we make a risotto with strawberries or pumpkin, why not with persimmons?
Ingredients for 2 servings:
- 200 grams of risotto rice
- 1 shallot, sliced
- 2 persimmons, sliced
- 150 ml dry white wine
- 500 ml vegetable stock
- 100 grams of goat cheese
- 50 grams pancetta
- 30 grams of parmesan, grated
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
Preparation:
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat and sauté the shallots for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the rice and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the white wine into the saucepan and let it cook until it evaporates.
- Add the vegetable broth and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the persimmon about 5-6 minutes into the cooking time and add more stock if needed.
- Meanwhile, sauté the pancetta in another pan until golden and crispy.
- Remove the risotto from the heat, fold in the goat cheese and mix well.
- Add to the persimmon risotto with pancetta and parmesan and enjoy!
Fall persimmon salad with walnuts
And finally, a delicious fall salad, with all the seasonal flavors and colors! This persimmon salad is so refreshing and perfect for a light office lunch!
Ingredients for 2 servings:
- 2 persimmons, peeled and sliced
- 50 grams of pomegranate seeds
- 40 grams of walnuts, chopped
- 30 grams of pumpkin seeds
- 300 grams of arugula or baby spinach
- 50 grams of feta cheese
- 30 ml olive oil
- 10 ml lemon juice
- salt and pepper
Preparation:
- For the bowl, mix the olive oil and lemon juice in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix all the ingredients for the persimmon salad in a large bowl and toss with the dressing.
- Enjoy!