28 Interesting Pairings With Persimmons

Pursue the persimmon. Say that 10 times fast...

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'Tis the season for persimmon picking. There are two main varieties of persimmons commercially sold in the U.S. Acorn-shaped Hachiya Persimmons are tart and chalky until ripe, while tomato-shaped Fuyu Persimmons are sweeter and can be eaten firm. The more you know.

1. Bacon

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Because everything tastes better with bacon.

Explore bacon-wrapped persimmon wedges.

2. Mozzarella Cheese

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Explore mozzarella and persimmon crostinis, topped with Serrano ham and pistachio fennel oil.

3. Ginger root and Coriander seed

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Explore spicy persimmon chutney.

4. Cinnamon and Nutmeg

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Explore persimmon brunch cake.

5. Walnuts and Raisins

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Explore persimmon cookies.

6. Agave Syrup

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Explore persimmon butter. Because butter.

7. Arugula

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Explore arugula persimmon pear salad.

8. Milk

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Explore persimmon pudding.

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9. Applesauce

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Explore persimmon bread.

10. Graham Crackers

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Explore deep dish persimmon pie.

11. Cream Cheese

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Explore persimmon cheesecake.

12. Lemon Juice

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Explore persimmon jam.

13. Napa Cabbage

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Explore vegetarian kimchi.

14. Grapefruit Juice

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Explore persimmon gelatin salad. This one may be pushing it.

15. Honey

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Explore persimmon cream.

16. Avocado

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Explore persimmon green smoothies.

17. Coconut

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Or try a coconut persimmon smoothie.

18. Pomegranate and Tarragon Leaves

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Explore persimmon and pomegranate salad.

19. Couscous

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Explore harvest fruit couscous.

20. Cardamom

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Explore cinnamon persimmon pancakes.

21. Black Peppercorn

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Explore persimmon ice cream.

22. Basil and Mint

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Explore persimmon salsa.

23. Marsala Wine

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Explore persimmon and yogurt parfaits.

24. Rolled Oats

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Explore persimmon and cranberry baked oatmeal.

25. Garlic

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Explore fuyu persimmon soup.

26. Brown Sugar

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Explore Korean cinnamon and persimmon punch.

27. Rum

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Explore persimmon mojitos. This is happening.

28. Or By Itself

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Because persimmons are freaking delicious.