date:Jan 06, 2013
It's persimmon season though not for much longer. If you act quickly, you can still pick up the sweet, delicious fruit at your local market.
Typically available October through January, persimmons are prized for their sweet, mellow flavor. They are also rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Originally cultivated in China and Japan, the fruit's most common varieties available in the U.S. are Fuyu and Hachiya.
Similar to apricots or plums in flavor and texture, the Fuyu ripens with sweet