Monday morning, the rotunda was filled with giggles and chatter as the young persimmon promoters entered the capitol.

House Bill 1618 aims to designate the persimmon as Indiana’s official state fruit. Indiana currently does not have an ...

A persimmon is an edible fruit (a berry, specifically ... ranging from the size of a small date to the size of an apricot.

The orange fruit comes in many varieties ... Most Fuyu persimmons have no seeds or very small seeds. • Hachiya persimmons, an ...

Persimmons are vibrant, sweet fruits packed with essential nutrients and health benefits. While the entire fruit is edible, certain parts contain higher concentrations of beneficial compounds.

This week, we meet the persimmon or Diospyros virginiana, one of Indiana’s fruit producing trees. The alternately held leaves of persimmon are oval shaped with smooth margins, with no lobes or teeth.

Cut the persimmons in half. Scoop out the pulp using ... Mix with your fingers to crumble and form small dough pieces. Scatter the topping evenly on the fruit. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or ...

Persimmons were known to the ancient Greeks as the “fruit of the gods”, and with good reason. I love their bright orange color and their pleasant sweetness. I love cutting them into pieces and ...

In a small bowl, combine oil, orange juice, rice vinegar, and salt for the dressing. In a large bowl, combine spinach, persimmons, nuts, and cranberries. Toss salad with dressing and serve.