How to Store Persimmons

Keep these "apples of the Orient" fresh and ripe to eat by following these simple steps. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Paper Bags
  • Paper bags
  • Apples
  • Small Plastic Containers
  • Rum
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Instructions

    • 1

      Let Fuyu persimmons ripen for a week at room temperature, or place with an apple in a paper bag at room temperature and allow a day or two to ripen.

    • 2

      Let Hachiya persimmons ripen for a week at room temperature, or put in a plastic container with a few drops of brandy or rum on the sepals (the green leaves on top of persimmon). Cover and allow a few days to ripen.

    • 3

      Keep ripe persimmons in a plastic bag in refrigerator.

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