"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." For many people, persimmons are a mysterious fruit. They look like orange tomatoes, but they have a ...

Before the holidays, DJ Olsen told us about his no-fail technique for creamy sorbet. The key, he explained, is creating an invert sugar. Below he explains how he does it for his Hachiya Persimmon ...

We’re right in the middle of persimmon season. At the restaurant, we buy 12 to 15 cases of Fuyu persimmons — a non-astringent, squat variety — from Lightsey Farms in Mexia. We let them ripen outdoors ...

The beauty of a persimmon is undeniable. Their gorgeous deep shades of orange shine in the gray time of fall to winter. Imagine discovering these jewels on a woodland hike or seeing them in your ...

“Genius Desserts,” a new book from Food52, features recipes from masters of baking and pastry. Persian chef Louisa Shafia’s persimmon and goat cheese no-bake cheesecake is a seasonal treat for cooks ...