Star of Valencia Shortbread

These easy-to-make shortbread biscuits taste extra special with finely chopped Spanish Persimon®, pistachios and lime zest. Perfect for Bonfire Night, and a great idea for homemade Christmas gifts. Or why not make some to sell at Christmas fetes? Makes approximately 25 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 12-15 minutes   Ingredients 1 Spanish Persimon® 225g…

Spanish Persimon®, Lime & Coconut Star Cake

This delicious 2-layer sponge cake is flavoured with pureed Spanish Persimons®, desiccated coconut and lime zest, then filled and topped with lime & Persimon® buttercream. Tuck in for a slice of tea-time heaven. Preparation time: 30 minutes, plus cooling time Cooking time: 20-22 minutes Serves 8   Ingredients 2 Spanish Persimons® 150g butter, at room…

Spanish Persimon® Superstar Salad

This lively salad is bursting with wonderful, good-for-you flavourful foods! Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Serves 4   Ingredients 400g sweet potato, peeled and cut into chunks 1 red onion, sliced 2tbsp olive oil 1tsp cumin seeds 125g red or white quinoa 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and chopped 2 cooked…

Croissant Garland With Persimon® Curd

This lovely Spanish Persimon® curd is so easy to make, using simple fresh ingredients. For a festive idea, serve for breakfast with lemon icing-drizzled croissants arranged in a star shape – a spectacular treat to share! Makes 1 jar of curd Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30-45 minutes   Ingredients Persimon Curd: 2 Spanish…

Star of valencia tarts

These individual sweet pastry tarts (shop bought for ease) are filled with a mixture of ground almonds, orange zest and juice, egg yolks and sugar – with sliced Persimon® arranged in a star shape. Serve them sprinkled with icing sugar. Yum! Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking: 25 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients 6 individual sweet pastry…

Spanish persimon® tarte tatin

You simply must try this delectable “upside down” caramelized persimon® tart. It’s best if cooked in a heavy-based frying pan that will withstand oven temperatures. Serve it with clotted cream, ice cream or creme fraiche for a fabulous finish. Preparation time: 25 minutes, plus cooling Cooking: 40 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients 75g granulated sugar 75g…

Sizzled chicken, serrano and persimon® salad

This colourful, healthy combo is made with chicory, sliced Spanish Persimon®, radish, avocado and spring onions, topped with sizzled chicken pieces cooked with Serrano ham for a tasty main course salad. Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking: 20 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients 2 Spanish Persimon®, trimmed and sliced 1 Hass avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced 2…