This was a good year for persimmons; we had many and full of flavor. We had such a profuse harvest that whenever friends come over I try to “push” some, but am not always successful to my great dismay. Persimmons are one of my favorite Autumn fruit. I have, however, noticed that few people like them, which led me to think about what to do with them for all to enjoy. After much pondering, I remembered that the most popular thing at home is fruit juice. So, I decided to experiment with the two available fruits: oranges and persimmons. The result was fantastic! Persimmons confer the juice a creamy texture while cutting the acidity of oranges and provide a very pleasant sweetness. A vitamin-rich recipe providing plenty of energy for a perfect start of the day.
Serves 2 cups
3 oranges
6 ripe persimmons
Ice
Method
- Cut the oranges in half and squeeze the juice.
- Peel the persimmons and place the pulp in a blender.
- Add the orange juice and crushed ice.
- Mix and serve immediately.
