Persimmon

1 lb is typically 3 persimmons.

Persimmon is a sweet and flavorful fruit that makes a wonderful and exotic holiday treat.

You can determine if a persimmon is ripe by its colour and texture. They should be fully ripe before eating, and they will feel very soft, almost mushy, and their skin may appear translucent with a bright orange colouring. There melt in the mouth texture is similar to a fresh fig.