13 Spanish Persimon Recipes: In Season Now. Hello friends, so how are you today? Are you looking for some new recipes to try out?
Spanish Persimons are in season and all ready to buy at all major supermarkets. I thought now would be a good time to share 13 different Spanish Persimon Recipes. Updated Post.
In season and available from mid-October until January. Spanish persimon® are a delicious fruit with a delicate flavour similar to a peach or a mango.
Persimon’s are the golden delicious fruits that hang off the trees after the leaves drop in autumn.
13 Spanish Persimon Recipes:
Firstly, Persimon® and Pomegranate Pavlova Star. How sweet is this Persimon® and Pomegranate Pavlova Star?
This gorgeous meringue dessert.
It is made with whisked egg whites and caster sugar, piped or spread out into a star shape. It’s slowly baked. Then topped with whipped cream, sliced Spanish Persimon® and pomegranate seeds. So yummy.
Perfect for a dinner party, Christmas or a weekend treat. So pretty too.
Secondly, Persimon® Star Scones. Persimon® Star Scones. This is an easy, homely way to serve Persimon®. Chopped up in a simple scone recipe, then served with Persimon® conserve and clotted cream. So tasty.
Thirdly, Star Of Valencia Shortbread. How sweet are these Star Of Valencia Shortbread?
These are easy-to-make shortbread biscuits. They taste extra special with finely chopped Spanish persimon, pistachios and lime zest. So yummy.
13 Spanish Persimon Recipes: In Season Now:
Fourthly, Star of Valencia Tarts. Star of Valencia Tarts anyone? These are individual sweet pastry tarts (shop bought for ease).
They are filled with a mixture of ground almonds, orange zest and juice, egg yolks and sugar. With sliced Persimon® arranged in a star shape.
Serve them sprinkled with icing sugar. Yum!
Fifth, Persimon Superstar Salad. How sweet is this Persimon Superstar Salad?
This lively salad is bursting with wonderful, good-for-you flavourful foods!
Sixth, Persimon, Lime & Coconut Star Cake. This Persimon, Lime & Coconut Star Cake would make a cool centrepiece for any party.
This delicious 2-layer sponge cake is flavoured with pureed persimons.
Desiccated coconut and lime zest. Then filled and topped with lime & persimon buttercream. Tuck in for a slice of tea-time heaven!
Seventh, Spanish Roast Cod with Chorizo and Persimon®. Fancy trying this Spanish Roast Cod with Chorizo and Persimon® for dinner tonight?
In this tasty dish, cod loin fillets are sprinkled with olive oil and smoked pimentón (Spanish paprika).
Then roasted with slices of chorizo, red onion and Persimon®. Serve with fine green beans or asparagus for a healthy light meal.
Eighth, Fennel And Persimon Filo Star Tart. How about trying this Fennel And Persimon Filo Star Tart?
Make this spectacular Persimon star tart for a vegetarian treat.
Ninth, Sizzled Chicken, Serrano and Persimon® Salad:
Sizzled Chicken, Serrano and Persimon® Salad. This colourful, healthy combo is made with chicory, sliced Spanish Persimon®.
Also, radish, avocado and spring onions. Topped with sizzled chicken pieces cooked with Serrano ham for a tasty main course salad.
Tenth, King Prawn Curry With Spanish Persimon Kachumber. King Prawn Curry With Spanish Persimon Kachumber.
Enjoy this warming, aromatic prawn curry. With a chopped Indian salad of persimon, cucumber, avocado, chopped coriander and green chilli.
Eleventh, Spanish Persimon® Tarte Tatin. You simply must try this delectable “upside down” caramelized persimon® tart. Spanish Persimon® Tarte Tatin.
Twelfth, Croissant Garland With Persimon Curd:
Croissant Garland With Persimon Curd. This lovely Spanish persimon curd is so easy to make, using simple fresh ingredients.
For a festive idea, serve for breakfast with lemon icing-drizzled croissants arranged in a star shape – a spectacular treat to share!
Thirteenth, Persimmon Tart With Pistachios. This recipe looks amazing: Persimmon Tart With Pistachios.
Updated post. First published here 2nd December 2017. 13 Spanish Persimon Recipes. Do you see any recipes you fancy trying out?
Recipes and images courtesy of Spanish Persimon.
Oh that all looks delicious! I think I might try the cod and chorizo!
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Thanks for stopping by Nancy 🙂
All of these dishes sound great, will have to give them a go over the festive period.
Love these. Used to live and work in Spain
I have NEVER known what to do with Persimon so this post is amazing! The pavlova looks amazing, as does the salad. Yum yum yum! So many great recipe ideas here. Thank you.
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Thanks lovely. Hope you get to try some.
I love the sound of these recipes. They look fab.
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Thanks for the comment Stella 🙂
Wow that's a large range of recipes using persimon. I normally just grab a spoon and eat them. Must try a few of these.
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Thanks Meanie 🙂
This is one of my favorite fruits but I usually just serve it fresh or in a lettuce salad with avocado and red onion. I have to try some of these, I think I'll start with the superstar salad. You have a seriously pretty blog here!Amaliaxo
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Aww, thank you Amalia 🙂
I'd never heard of persimmon until about a year ago, and now we love them. These recipes look delicious.
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Thanks for the comment 🙂
Ooooo Iv'e never heard of these before but your recipes look delicious and I'm off to search that fruit out
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Thanks Sonia 🙂
Wow I've never heard of this fruit before but boy do you use and sell it well! That pavlova star looks amazing and I would love to try the croissants! Hungry just looking at all these awesome foodie pics!
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Thanks. The recipes are by Spanish Persimon and are beautiful, aren't they 🙂