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What if your persimmon is looking a little hard and you’re impatient? No judgment. You can speed things up by placing the fruit in a paper bag with a banana or an apple.

These fruits release ethylene gas, a natural plant hormone that encourages ripening. Check the bag daily—in a day or two, you’ll have a soft, ready-to-eat treasure.

How to Cook with Persimmons

Warning: Do not try this with Fuyus if you want them crunchy. They will soften, and while still edible, you’ll lose their signature crisp texture.

A Word On Drying (Deceptively Simple)

Dried persimmons are a revelation. For Fuyus, simply peel them, slice them into rings, and lay them on a dehydrator or a baking sheet in a low oven (200°F) for a few hours. They shrink into sweet, leathery chews.

For Hachiyas, the traditional method is to peel them whole, tie them with string, and hang them to dry for several weeks. They develop a powdery sugar coating on the outside, called a bloom, which is pure flavor.

Slice these dried beauties thinly, and they make an elegant addition to a cheese board, pairing dangerously well with sharp cheddar or blue cheese.