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This wikiHow will teach you how to eat a persimmon and give you ideas on how to include it in other meals. Examine the shape. Its shape is usually enough to identify persimmons sold in Western countries. Nibble cautiously if this is your...

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This underrated fall fruit deserves the same hype as pumpkins. Whether you choose the fuyu or hachiya variety, persimmons work well in both sweet and savory applications and make a delicious snack on their own. Here's everything you need to know about choosing and storing them, plus our favorite persimmon recipes.

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This underrated fall fruit deserves the same hype as pumpkins. Whether you choose the fuyu or hachiya variety, persimmons work well in both sweet and savory applications and make a delicious snack on their own. Here's everything you need to know about choosing and storing them, plus our favorite persimmon recipes.

Photography: Bryan Gardner

In Season: The two most commonly found varieties in the United States are fuyus (right) and hachiyas (left). Fuyus are squat and round, and hachiyas are acorn-shaped and have a long bottom. Persimmons begin appearing in markets in late September and are available through December.

What to Look for: Hachiyas remain tart and chalky until they are extremely ripe, while fuyus can be eaten while still firm. Choose fuyus for ripeness as you would a tomato. They are mildly sweet and excellent in salads or on a cheese plate. Unripened hachiyas are too tannic to eat, but once ripe, the fruit becomes very soft and is great in baked goods. Look for hachiyas with taut, glossy skin, avoiding fruit with bruises.

How to Store: If persimmons are still firm, store them at room temperature and allow them to ripen. Store soft, ripe persimmons in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

Photography: Bryan Gardner

Perfect Bite: Persimmon and Bresaola

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1-Ingredient Frozen Persimmon Custard

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12 Persimmon Recipes You Should Be Making This Fall

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This underrated fall fruit deserves the same hype as pumpkins. Whether you choose the fuyu or hachiya variety, persimmons work well in both sweet and savory applications and make a delicious snack on their own. Here's everything you need to know about choosing and storing them, plus our favorite persimmon recipes.