Name: Maple baked persimmons with pomegranate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 persimmons (Sharon fruit); I knob of butter or dairy free spread; 2 Tbsp maple syrup; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; 2 Tbsp pomegranate seeds; 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts or pistachios; lime juice

Maple baked persimmons with pomegranate

28 Nov 2016

by Dinna

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Background

Persimmon, or Sharon fruit, is one of the most under-rated fruits. Most people don’t know that wonderful desserts can be made with them! This maple baked persimmons with pomegranate is a super easy and healthy recipe. Serve it with a dollop of Greek yoghurt mixed with some maple syrup, or custard if you prefer.

Ingredients

3 persimmons (Sharon fruit)
I knob of butter or dairy free spread
2 Tbsp maple syrup
½ tsp ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp pomegranate seeds
1 Tbsp chopped walnuts or pistachios
lime juice

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Cut the persimmons horizontally into 50 mm circles (leave the skin on). Place these in a baking dish.
Crumble the butter all over, dust with cinnamon then drizzle with maple syrup.
Bake for about 25 minutes until the persimmons have softened.
Scatter the pomegranate seeds, chopped nuts and mint leaves over it, then squeeze a drop of lime juice on top.
Serve with a dollop of yoghurt, crème fraîche or a scoop of ice-cream.