The persimmon harvest ripens in October-November in an area whose climate is suitable for this heat-loving tree. Until the end of winter, the counters of vegetable stores will be filled with bright fruits containing potassium, iron, phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and a wide range of vitamins. The persimmon season is relatively short, but there are a number of ways to stock up on these mouth-watering fruits.
It is necessary
- - freezer;
- - plastic bags;
- - knife with a stainless steel blade.
Instructions
Step 1
You can try to keep fresh persimmons in low temperature conditions. Select ripe, but not freezing fruits without blackheads and lesions on the skin. Place fruits neatly in the refrigerator and keep them at 0 to 2 degrees. The air humidity in the storage area should be about 80-90%. Such conditions are considered suitable not only for persimmons, but also for fresh herbs.
Step 2
Another way to store persimmons is to freeze them. Wash and dry the selected fruits, place them in plastic bags and send them to the freezer. At a temperature of -25 degrees, fruits will retain their pleasant taste for a long time.
Step 3
The frozen persimmons are thawed before eating. To do this, place the fruit in cold water. Using a dessert knife, cut off the base of the fruit where it attaches to the stalk so that the persimmon stands firmly on the plate. Choose the sweet heart with a dessert spoon.
Step 4
Persimmons, which will be used for making sweets, can be frozen in slices. Cut the selected fruit with a ceramic knife or stainless steel blade to prevent the slices from darkening. Pack the persimmons in plastic bags and send them to the freezer.
Step 5
You can extend the persimmon season by drying the fruit. Select ripe fruits for such processing that are firmly attached to the stalks. As a rule, seedless varieties are dried. You can stock up on fruit with an astringent flavor this way, as it will not be noticeable after drying. Cut the peel from the persimmon and hang the fruit on a strong rope, tying the tails with it so that the fruit does not touch the sides.
Step 6
Hang the garland in a well-ventilated shade. Change the position of the bundle periodically so that the fruit dries evenly. The finished persimmon will decrease in volume by half and will be covered with a light bloom of sugar crystals. To prevent the dried fruits from sticking together, sprinkle them with a little cornmeal and keep them in a container lined with wax and plain paper.
