Honey Baked Persimmons 

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Make the most of persimmons in this wonderful dessert!

Suggestions:

Persimmons are in season from late February through till mid June.

Cooking time may vary depending on firmness of fruit.

Ingredients:

4 persimmons

1 vanilla bean

2 Tbsp honey

1 cup hot water

Directions:

Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Peel persimmons, remove stalks. Slice fruit in half horizontally through centre. Place cut side up in large ceramic or glass baking dish.

De-seed vanilla pod, add to small bowl with honey and stir seeds through. Add bean pod to baking dish. Dissolve honey mixture in hot water and pour over fruit.

Cover dish with foil, bake for 30-50 minutes (depending on firmness of fruit), until persimmons are soft. Preheat grill till hot. Remove foil, spoon syrup over top of fruit. Place dish under grill for 10 minutes or until fruit begins to brown on top.

Serve immediately with syrup.

Variations:

Delicious served with yoghurt or cream. Serving suggestion not included in nutritional information.

Author:

The Australian Persimmon Industry

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