Step 1 Remove the leaf top

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

Step 2 Cut in half

Place the persimmon cut side down on the cutting board over and slice the persimmon in half

Step 3 Slice in wedges, circles or dice

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

To slice in round symmetrical slices, start slicing from the bottom of the persimmon in 1/8th to 1/4" slices

To dice, slice in wedges, then cut in half or third