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How to soften persimmons – tips and life hacks – UNIAN
We tell you how long to keep persimmons in boiling water and why.
It is not always possible to buy ripe and sweet fruits that do not knit. But there are several homemade ways to bring the fruit to “standard”. What to do to make the persimmon soft and stop knitting – read below.
How to make persimmons soft
So, what to do if the persimmon is tough and astringent? Unripe fruits are usually very tart. You can simply leave them to ripen at room temperature, or you can speed up this process.
- Freeze in the freezer
The tannins contained in the skin give the fruit its astringency. But if you freeze persimmons, the tannins will be destroyed at low temperatures. When it thaws, it will soften and will not knit.
- Keep in the same bag with bananas or apples
Another way to soften persimmons is…
