My sweet neighbor came over and gave me a gallon of persimmons.. the problem is that they are not ripe... I know they say that persimmons need a freeze to sweeten up. What can I do to get these to sweeten up. I have a freezer jam recipe I would like to use, it has some sugar in it but I am not sure that it will cover up the alumish feeling you get...I hate to waste them. got any ideas??
Heather, I knew you must be in Missouri!!! I rarely hear of anyone else actually using persimmons for anything. LOL!!!
Sadly, I have no idea how to remedy your problem. I'm thinking if they were picked before the frost you may not be able to do anything with them to make them sweeter. HOpefully this is not the case.
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Heather~ I have read that you can put them in a paper bag with an apple to get them to ripen, just like you can some other fruits. They may not be *as* sweet as if they were ripened on the tree, but it would be worth a shot. And, I don't think there is enough sugar to ever cover up that pucker from an unripe persimmon !!
Heather~ Would you be so kind to share your freezer jam recipe.
We have a tree out back that has loads of persimmons on. I remember when I was little my mom use to make bread with them. Other people I know have made made wine. But never have heard of jam.
Remember my dad saying that you need to have a good freeze before they are ready.
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Posted - Oct 21 2009 : 07:20:03 AM
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