Hachiya Persimmon Purée

Hachiya Persimmon Purée
Hachiya Persimmon Purée
It's important to look for very ripe Hachiya persimmons — they are incredibly astringent and tannic when not at their peak. The fruit should feel like a water balloon when squeezed and appear almost translucent. Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 5 min
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  • Served Person: Makes about 2 cups
American Sauce Fruit Quick & Easy Fall Winter Persimmon Gourmet

Preparation Discard dried green or brown calyx from persimmons, then force persimmons 1 at a time through a medium-mesh sieve into a bowl using a rubber spatula, pressing hard on solids. (Discard solids.) Cooks' note:Purée keeps, chilled, 3 days (cover surface with a round of wax paper, then cover bowl with plastic wrap) or frozen 1 month in an airtight container.

Preparation Discard dried green or brown calyx from persimmons, then force persimmons 1 at a time through a medium-mesh sieve into a bowl using a rubber spatula, pressing hard on solids. (Discard solids.) Cooks' note:Purée keeps, chilled, 3 days (cover surface with a round of wax paper, then cover bowl with plastic wrap) or frozen 1 month in an airtight container.