Persimmons have an unusually long ripening period. I have picked them in December before, but I usually start in September. To remove the pulp, simply place the persimmon in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and run for 5 minutes. Then, place the mixture in a pasta strainer and work with a rubber spatula into a bowl. Freeze the pulp for use year round. These cookies make a tasty and healthy snack, passed down from my great-grandfather.
Servings 0
Ingredients
1/2cupButter or Shortening
½cupBrown Sugar
1/2cupWhite Sugar
1Egg
2cupsFlourSifted
1/2tspNutmeg
1/2tspSalt
1tspBaking Soda
1cupNuts
1cupRaisins
1tspVanilla
1cupPersimmon Pulp
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
Use a scoop to scoop about golf ball-sized portions on a baking sheet.