December 13, 2010 (Updated May 11, 2020)

Cinnamon Vanilla Sauteed Persimmons

by Anne Mauney, MPH, RD

Vegetarian Breakfast + Brunch Oatmeal Snacks
32 comments

One word: yum.

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If you’ve never bought persimmons before… please go buy some. Aren’t they cute?

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I was feeling creative yesterday and this recipe for Cinnamon Vanilla Sautéed Persimmons was born! It’s super easy to make and VERY versatile.

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Make a big batch of this on a Sunday, then enjoy it throughout the week! I especially loved the persimmons atop nonfat plain Greek yogurt.

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The tart yogurt went perfectly with the sweet spiced persimmons.

They were delish on top of oatmeal, too!

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Cinnamon Vanilla Sautéed Persimmons

Makes two servings
Ingredients:

  • 2 small persimmons, chopped into bite sized pieces
  • 1/4 C skim milk
  • 1 tsp. maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions:
In a medium sized skillet, combine all ingredients. Bring to a simmer and sauté persimmons about 5 minutes, or until liquid boils off. Serve alone, with plain yogurt, or atop oatmeal. Enjoy!
Nutritional information (per serving):
140 kcals, 0.4g fat, 6.2g fiber, 35g carbs, 2g protein.

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Cinnamon Vanilla Sauteed Persimmons

Cinnamon Vanilla Sauteed Persimmons
May 5, 2019 by Anne

These soft and lightly sweet sauteed persimmons have a delicious hint of cinnamon and vanilla.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Yield
serves 2
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Ingredients:

  • 2 small persimmons, chopped into bite sized pieces
  • 1/4 C skim milk
  • 1 tsp. maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Instructions:

In a medium sized skillet, combine all ingredients. Bring to a simmer and sauté persimmons about 5 minutes, or until liquid boils off. Serve alone, with plain yogurt, or atop oatmeal. Enjoy!

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Enjoy!

I just did an hour of P90X yoga (felt sooo good to stretch my sore legs!) and now I’m off to work — as I mentioned, I’m working this week at my old office (where I worked as an editor) since I got home so early for break! Stay tuned for some new 5 minute packable lunches this week 🙂

Oh, and they posted the official race results for the Jingle All the Way 10k I ran yesterday here in D.C. — my official time was 51:29! I also discovered I came in 97th out of 795 women in my age group. Top 100, baby! Sweet 🙂

- anne

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32 comments
  • Maria
    I can't wait to make this recipe! Congrats on your race!
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  • Renie
    The Persimmon dish looks absolutely scrumptious. I must try it. Thanks for another recipe to try out on my family. They have kept me on as their primary cook so far as I continue with new recipes.
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  • Taralyn
    I actually bought a persimmon yesterday and wasn't sure what to do with it! Can't wait to try this tonight!!
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  • Kristi
    I have to admit I have never tasted or bought a persimmon.
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  • Lauren
    I've never had persimmons, but you make them look so good here!
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  • Kelly
    It's funny, I just saw someone else post about persimmons recently and then saw them in whole foods yesterday. I debated with myself about whether I should get them. In the end I decided against them, but this looks like a fansastic application and something I'll have to keep in mind for next time.
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  • Brenna
    Congrats! This recipe looks yummy! I've been hearing about persimmons everywhere lately and have yet to try!
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  • DHP
    Those look awesome! And top 100, too!
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  • Corey @ the runner's cookie
    Never tried them! I wonder if my regular grocery store would have them or if I'd need to venture to whole foods. They look delicious - I had leftover squash/apple/cranberry bake (made with brown sugar and butter subst.) and it was incredible.
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  • Nicole @ Geek Turned Athlete
    yay!! You totally rocked that race. ;) I've never personally cooked with persimmons, but I do love them in restaurants. This has inspired me to be a little bit more adventurous with them!
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  • kate
    Congrats on being in the top 100! I loved reading your recap.
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  • elle - nutritionella
    You've discovered a new fruit! or is it a vegetable? Where is Angelo when we need him. It looks delicious, I will definitely try this out this week. Great job in the race! xoxo
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  • jen
    I never knew what a persimmon was before reading this post! I thought it was a member of the tomato family. So it's more like a fruity taste I take it? Either way, I want to make this ASAP!!! congrats on top 100 in your race!!!! Jen
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    • Anne P
      Yeah, it's a fruit! :)
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  • Karina
    How do you pick a good persimmon?
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    • Anne P
      Honestly, I have no idea! I'd suggesting googling that question :) I would just pick it based on if it felt ripe or not - soft to the touch but not overly mushy.
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  • Jenna
    I love persimmons! Just make sure you're buying the Fuyu kind (the ones pictured here--they look squat, like tomatoes). The other kind, Hachiya, are longer and have pointy bottoms. Those are astringent and will dry out your mouth--very uncomfortable. I love to put persimmons in salads, and my husband picked up the hachiya and I didn't notice until I took a bite.
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    • Anne P
      Oh how interesting! Thanks for the tip :) I'm glad I had the right ones, that would not have been a nice first persimmon experience!
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  • Sara @ The Bucket List
    Yum, looks delicious!! I just posted a new family favorite holiday recipe on my blog :)
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  • Lauren
    I think I had a bad experience with a Persimmon because I really didn't care for it but I can't understand why I wouldn't. Great job on the race!!! You did awesome girl.
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  • amanda
    This is funny because I actually bought one this weekend since WHole Foods had them on sale. However, I had no clue about it. I bit into it and found it gross. Turns out I guess you have to make sure they are ripe because if not they will taste nasty.
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  • Lee
    Oh yum. I just bought two persimmons last night.
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  • Tammy
    Do you peel them?
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    • Anne P
      I didn't bother, but you could peel them if you aren't a fan of peels! The peel was a little tough but pretty thin so I didn't mind it :)
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  • Kathryn
    I love the Fuyu persimmons. I usually eat them raw, but I will certainly try these recipes next time. Congrats on your great finish in that race.
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  • Mary Long-Irwin
    Just tried this...this is way too good!
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