California Poached Persimmons
Recipe courtesy Sara Moulton
Ingredients
6 firm-ripe Fuyu persimmons (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/2 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup strained fresh orange
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
Stem and peel the persimmons, discard any seeds, and cut each persimmon
into 8 wedges. In a saucepan combine the persimmons, wine, orange juice, sugar, gingerroot, and
cinnamon, bring the liquid to a boil, stirring occasionally, and simmer the mixture, covered, for 15
minutes, or until the persimmons are tender. Transfer the persimmons with a slotted spoon to a bowl,
boil the syrup until it is reduced to about 1/2 cup, and pour it over the persimmons. The persimmons
may be served warm or chilled over ice cream, rice pudding, or bread pudding.