Easy Baked Persimmons

This easy recipe is a great choice for a healthy dessert, or makes for the perfect addition to your breakfast bowl in the morning.

Substitutes: 

  • No vanilla paste? Try fresh vanilla or another flavouring life orange or lemon zest instead. 
  • No cinnamon? Try mixed spice or allspice instead. 
  • No maple syrup? Use honey or agave syrup instead.

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Total time: 35 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

3 persimmons

1 tsp vanilla paste

1 tbsp maple syrup

1 tsp ground cinnamon

4 tbsp water

Recipe:

  1. Preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas mark 8.

  2. Cut the persimmons into small slices and add to a baking dish. Add the water, maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla. Mix well so that all the persimmon slices are well coated.

  3. Bake in the oven for 15-30 minutes, or until the fruit is tender - this will vary depending on how ripe the persimmons are.

  4. Serve as they are, or with some natural yoghurt or ice cream. Enjoy!

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How to store

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.