Oven-Dried Persimmon Rounds

By

Stephanie Lang, MS, RDN, CDN

Updated on December 21, 2021

Medically reviewedby

Kristy Del Coro, MS, RDN, LDN

Oven-Dried Persimmon Rounds — Stephanie Lang, MS, RDN, CDN

(63 ratings)

Total Time: 125 min

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 120 min

Servings: 6 (1 persimmon worth each)

Nutrition Highlights (per serving)

118 calories

0g fat

31g carbs

1g protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 (1 persimmon worth each)
Amount per serving
Calories	118
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 21g
Includes 0g Added Sugars	0%
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 13mg	1%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 270mg	6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Looking for a satisfying and nutritious mid-afternoon snack? You came to the right place. Persimmons look like a bright orange tomato, but they are actually a nutritious and sweet fruit. They come in two varieties: fuya and hachiya.

This recipe calls for fuyu persimmons, which can be sliced and eaten raw (versus hachiya persimmons, which need to be soft and peeled in order to eat). After slicing and baking these fuyu persimmon rounds, you can take a mid-day break to enjoy these tasty fruit "chips."

Persimmons contain antioxidants called catechins and gallocatechins, as well as high levels of vitamin A and vitamin C.

Ingredients

6 medium fuyu persimmons

Preparation

Preheat oven to 250F.
Thinly slice the persimmons crosswise into 1/4-inch rounds.
Divide the persimmons between 2 wire racks set atop baking sheets.
Bake until the centers look dry and the edges begin to curl up, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Cooking and Serving Tips

Need a more calorie dense snack? Quarter these persimmon rounds and use them in a homemade trailmix. Try mixing them with walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and dark chocolate chips. You can also add them to a cup of Greek yogurt for a protein and calcium-rich snack.

Include these oven-dried persimmon rounds in your favorite salad for an extra crunch of fiber, Vitamin C, and antioxidants.

This is a great recipe to have leftovers from because it is so versatile. Make a large batch for the whole week and have them morning, afternoon, or evening to satisfy a sweet, crunchy craving. They are a unique Thanksgiving addition to your appetizer or dessert platter. Pour them in a lined basket and enjoy a festive fall snack. Or, pair them with a batch of kale chips for an extra crunchy and nutrient-rich snack.

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2 Sources

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Lee JH, Lee YB, Seo WD, Kang ST, Lim JW, Cho KM. Comparative Studies of Antioxidant Activities and Nutritional Constituents of Persimmon Juice (Diospyros kaki L. cv. Gapjubaekmok). Prev Nutr Food Sci. 2012;17(2):141-51. doi:10.3746/pnf.2012.17.2.141
U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture: Food Data Central. Persimmon, raw. April 1, 2020.

By Stephanie Lang, MS, RDN, CDN
Stephanie Forsythe, MS, RDN, CNSC, is a registered dietitian nutritionist who has developed recipes and blog content for Savor Health.

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