Welcome to Rausch Persimmon Farms
About Our Organic Fuyu Persimmons
Like the tomato, it is technically a berry but rarely considered one. There are two main varieties available: the Hachiya (say ha-Chee-ya) and Fuyu (say Foo-yoo).
Rausch Persimmon Farms grows the Fuyu variety, a non-astringent, sweet tasting fruit. Although these were originally grown in Japan, California now provides 95% of the United States market.
Approximately 200 acres of Persimmons are in production in San Joaquin County. Rausch Persimmons Farms produces 1% of this total, with a 110 tree orchard growing on just under three acres in Lodi, California. Our fruit is organic in that we apply no pesticides or fertilizers.
Yay! It’s that time of year again!
Our Persimmon stand will be open.
465 Los Altos Dr. Aptos, Ca.
Saturday, December 9th
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
&
Sunday, December 10th
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Fruit is at its prime right now!
Hope to see you all soon!
Looking forward to seeing you all!
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Fuyu Persimmons can be eaten like an apple; or peeled and served or sliced and added to a salad.
Try one of these recipes:
Persimmon Muffins
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup persimmon pulp
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon cloves
½ cup raisins
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time,
beating well after each. Combine dry ingredients
and stir into creamed mixture. Add nuts and mix
well. Bake in loaf pan at 350 degrees for 25-30
minutes. Cool and enjoy.
Persimmon Pudding
3 eggs
1½ cups sugar
1½ cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup melted butter
2½ cups milk
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ginger
½ teaspoon nutmeg
Combine all ingredients and blend well. Raisins or nuts may be added. Pour into greased 9”x9” baking dish and bake at 325 degrees for one hour, or until firm.
Health Benefits of Persimmons
Persimmons are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which each provide important health benefits. For example, vitamin C helps support the immune system and protect against heart disease.
Persimmons are also high in soluble dietary fiber, which slows the digestion of carbohydrates,
preventing spikes in blood sugar.
Persimmons provide several other health benefits, including:
- Heart Health
Persimmons can help keep your arteries clear and reduce the risk of heart disease .
One component of persimmons, its tannin-rich fiber, has proven particularly effective in treating high cholesterol.
- Eye Health
Persimmons can help you keep eyes healthy. One serving contains more than half the recommended daily intake of vitamin A , which is important to vision. In addition, persimmon peels are rich in lutein, which is known to help protect against eye disease.
- Diabetes Prevention and Reduced Risk of Complications
The peel of a persimmon contains flavenoids that have proven antidiabetic and antioxidant properties. They protect against the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), harmful compounds that have been linked to both the onset of diabetes and to long-term health complications resulting from the disease.
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- Nutrition
Persimmons are a good source of vitamins A and C as well as manganese, which helps the blood to clot. They also have other antioxidants, which help reduce the risk of many serious health conditions including cancer and stroke.
- Nutrition
Nutrients per Serving (1/2 cup)
One serving of persimmons contain approximately:
Calories: 118
Protein: 1 gram
Fat: 0 grams
Carbohydrates: 31 grams
Fiber: 6 grams
Sugars: 21 grams