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How To Cut Persimmon

November 16, 2020 by Sandra Shaffer 1 Comment

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Learn how to cut persimmon like a pro and enjoy this unique seasonal fruit while they’re stocked! Eat them like an apple or once sliced add them to a variety of recipes like a fresh fall persimmon salad.

Sliced persimmons for eating or using on salads.

Learn how to cut persimmon

If you haven’t had the chance to pick up some persimmons, then you need to get on that right away.

Persimmons are seasonal, so they will only be available through December, and and you don’t want to miss out on getting your hands on some.

In my Persimmon Cookies post I introduced you to two varieties of persimmons; fuyu and hachiya.

Fuyu are shaped like little pumpkins or squat-like tomatoes, which is the variety I slice up and eat like an apple, use in salads or top on yogurt.

Here I share how to cut a persimmon like a pro!

First, you want to pick firm fuyu persimmons. If the persimmon is too soft, then they won’t slice up nicely.

How to cut persimmon step 1 – Remove the leaf top

After washing and drying the persimmon place on a cutting board.

With a paring knife cut around the leafy top and gently pull it off and discard.

Note that the leaf portion of the persimmon does not sit deep into the persimmon, so you will only need to cut down about 1/4″ – 1/2″ around the core.

Cut the tops off of a persimmon before slicing

How to cut persimmon step 2 – Cut in half

After you have removed the stem and leaves, turn the persimmon over with cut leaf portion faced down on the cutting board.

Slice the persimmon in half.

Slice the persimmon in half on a white cutting board.

How to cut persimmon step 3 – Slice or dice

Lay the persimmon with the flesh side down on the cutting board, and with a sharp knife slice into thin wedges.

Here you will mimic the way you would but an orange or apple.

Now you are ready to use these sliced persimmons in recipes or enjoy just as it is.

Sliced persimmon on a cutting board.

Alternatively, slice the persimmon starting from the bottom of the fruit into round circles.

How to slice persimmon

Finally, another option is to dice the persimmons.

You will slice in thick wedges, then cut each wedge in half or thirds.

Diced persimmons on a white cutting board.

Persimmon Recipes

Now that you have your sliced persimmons there a a variety of ways to use them.

Persimmon Salad

Top view of a brown wooden bowl filled with persimmon salad.

Yogurt Bowls

slices of persimmon on top of yogurt with granola in a clear bowl.

Persimmon Salsa

Persimmon and Brie Crostini

Honeyed Persimmon and Brie

Appetizer of baked brie in a blue serving dish.
Photo credit: Kitchen @ Hoskins

Where can I find persimmons?

Not every grocery store will carry persimmons, but during the fall they are easy to spot because they stand out just like pomegranates!

I found fuyu persimmons at my local grocery store.

Costco Warehouse also had Hachiya persimmons the last few times I visited the store.

In addition, my local produce stand had both persimmon varieties, so be sure to check out your local Farmer’s market.

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Yield: 12 slices per persimmon

How To Cut Persimmon

Sliced persimmons for eating or using on salads.

Learn how to cut a persimmon in sliced wedges, rings or diced to use for all your fresh ingredient recipes.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Active Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Difficulty easy

Materials

  • Fuyu Persimmon

Tools

  • Cutting Board
  • Paring Knife

Instructions

  1. Step 1 Remove the leaf top
  2. Clean and dry persimmon. With a paring knife cut around the leafy top and gently pull it off and discard Cut the tops off of a persimmon before slicing
  3. Step 2 Cut in half
  4. Place the persimmon cut side down on the cutting board over and slice the persimmon in half Slice the persimmon in half on a white cutting board.
  5. Step 3 Slice in wedges, circles or dice
  6. Slice or dice the persimmon. To slice in wedges place the flesh side down on the cutting board and cut into 1/8th inch wedges Sliced persimmon on a cutting board.
  7. To slice in round symmetrical slices, start slicing from the bottom of the persimmon in 1/8th to 1/4" slices How to slice persimmon
  8. To dice, slice in wedges, then cut in half or third Diced persimmons on a white cutting board.

Notes

Pick firm persimmons. It isn't necessary to remove the skin.

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Project Type: DIY / Category: Fruit

Be sure to check out this How To Cut Pineapple post too!

Don't let that fresh pineapple go to waste! Learn hot to core, slice and dice into chunks and use in all your favorite recipes.

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Follow these three easy steps to cut a persimmon and you'll have perfectly sliced fresh fruit every time! Don't miss out on this seasonal fruit. You'll love the unique flavor added to yogurt, salads and appetizer recipes! #persimmon #diy
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  1. MICHAELA KENKEL

    December 9, 2020 at 6:14 am

    This is a lifesaver! We don’t have persimmons in Nebraska, and my cousin in California sent me a whole box of them! I was like “now what?!” lol!! So many tips AND great recipes to use them in, too!

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