How to make hanging dried persimmons that are golden, chewy, sweet, and delicious at home

How to process Wind-dried Persimmons

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  Preparing the persimmons

  You need to wash the persimmons thoroughly, especially the stem area to avoid dirt that can cause mold.

  Next, peel the persimmons lengthwise from top to bottom or bottom to top so that when they dry, they will have beautiful patterns on the fruit.

  Note: You must be careful to peel gently to avoid bruising the persimmons and not to detach the stems, as this will make it impossible to tie them for hanging.

  
• 2

  Blanch the persimmons

  You place a pot on the stove, add 1 liter of water and bring it to a boil, then add the peeled persimmons to blanch for about 5 – 7 seconds, then take them out to drain.

  Tip:

  • Blanching the persimmons in boiling water helps protect them from mold.
  • In addition to blanching in boiling water, you can soak the persimmons in alcohol or spirits for 3 to 5 minutes as well.

  

  
• 3

  Tie the string and hang the persimmons

  If the persimmons still have long stems, you can wrap the string around the stem or wrap the string around the bottom of the persimmon, tying it tightly because as the persimmons dry, the string will loosen and may fall off.

  Tip:

  To be more careful, you can tie the string in a crisscross pattern to secure the persimmons, or you can use a sturdy net bag, but this will prevent the persimmons from getting enough air and sunlight, and this method will take longer to dry.

  Next, you take the persimmons outside to dry. In the evening, bring them back inside and turn on a fan lightly or set the air conditioner to 16 degrees. To ensure the persimmons do not get dusty or attract flies, prepare a clean sheet to cover them.

  Note:

  • No need for too much sun, as excessive heat will dry out the persimmons, quickly dehydrate them, making them hard and not sweet.
  • You should dry the persimmons in gentle sunlight, with some wind, in a well-ventilated area, avoiding dampness and rain. The months of October – November – December are the best times to dry persimmons. During this period, the weather is dry and clear, with just enough sunshine, and this is also when the persimmons begin to ripen to a golden red color.

  

  
• 4

  Massage the persimmons

  After 10 days of drying, put on plastic gloves and gently squeeze around the persimmons to release the juice. You should not squeeze the persimmons too early or too hard as it will easily cause them to bruise.

  After about 14 days of drying, the outer skin of the persimmons hardens, and they can be harvested. Depending on whether the persimmons are large or small, they may need to dry longer.

  

  
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  Final Product

  The wind-dried persimmon has a slightly chewy surface, soft and moist inside, with a shiny golden syrup, fragrant and sweeter than fresh fruit. Let’s invite the family to enjoy it together.