Persimmon question

[ben mango]

I was told one can freeze hachiya (astringent) persimmons and when they thaw they won’t be astringent anymore. Is this true?

[Oolie]

Yes, or if you like a firmer texture you can peel back the calyx, and put a couple of drops of vodka there and seal it in a zip-top bag for a day.

I think the pudding texture is part of the appeal with them though.

[ben mango]

thanks, looks like some of these are going in the freezer then

[ammoun]

I'm just not a big fan of the texture after they thaw 

[arc310]

i've tried it and it's not the same as just letting it ripe as long as possible on the tree.

yours look to be all red...that's when i usually will pick them before they get super ripe and the birds get to them...soi've left those to just ripen on the counter and that works better for me. you can take some and try that method out too.

[ben mango]

i tried freezing/thawing one that was firm , and it still gave me the chalky mouth sensation the further i cut into the fruit