How too...Make Persimmon Pulp

The other day at work I noticed a persimmon tree..while I was bored sooo I went out and picked some..smile. It turns out I only had enough persimmons for about a cup of pulp but it was enough to make a small batch of pudding.. Now to tell you the truth I'm not a huge fan of persimmon pudding, but It was fun to see how it all works. Plus I like to get in on all things Fall...and nothing screams fall like Persimmons.. Hey it is there time of year to shine..smile. Oh and a good note to live by when it comes to persimmons, always collect fallen fruit....that way you know the persimmons are ripe. Otherwise they may be to hard to make into pulp.. Also be careful of the bees, they love fallen persimmons... Enjoy!

Making Persimmon Pulp Using Laundry Bags

This innovative method of persimmon pulp-making was sent in by Fiona McAllister of North Carolina. It is quick and simple. She is not only the author, but also the photographer for this piece. 

Persimmons have very fragile skins when they are ripe. I use only the fallen fruit. Collect them in a container of water. That prevents them from crushing each other, and gets them clean.
The most challenging part of making persimmon pulp is separating the flesh from the seeds. I use a mesh "delicates" laundry bag.
Place the persimmons in the bag and zip it up. It is best to use fewer persimmons at a time than shown in this picture, as they become hard to handle.
Here’s the messy part. Make sure everything has been washed well. Then proceed to squeeze the pulp through the bag, leaving the seeds inside.
The pulp is like glue when it dries, keep everything wiped clean.
Freeze the pulp in 2 cup/1 pint bags (480 ml). Discard seeds and skins.