Name: SICILIAN APPLE PERSIMMONS
SKU: 30917
Availability: OutOfStock

SICILIAN APPLE PERSIMMONS

€4.80/kg or 4 kg box €4.62/kg

Crisp as an apple, sweet as a persimmon.
Our Sicilian Apple Persimmons grow on fertile volcanic soil at the foot of Mount Etna, where the sun and microclimate produce fruits with a unique flavor and aroma. Harvested at peak season, between October and November, these persimmons are non-astringent, so they can be enjoyed crisp and fragrant, just like an apple.

Seasonality

➡️ Harvest period: October – November
➡️ Limited availability: while seasonal stock lasts

How to Enjoy Them

Sicilian Apple Persimmons can be enjoyed in many ways:

Fresh, as a crunchy and healthy snack
In autumn salads with fennel, walnuts, and extra virgin olive oil
In desserts and preserves
In smoothies or yogurt bowls with honey and cinnamon

Main Properties

Natural source of potassium and vitamins A and C
Rich in fiber and natural antioxidants
Energetic yet light (approx. 65 kcal per 100 g)
Non-astringent, tannin-free
Locally grown, 100% Sicilian, and seasonal

Discover Sicilian Apple Persimmons: sweet and crisp as an apple. Non-astringent, rich in fiber and potassium. Hand-picked and shipped by Azienda Agricola Scollo Sebastiana.

Description

Sicilian Apple Persimmons stand out from traditional persimmons for their firm and sweet flesh, which can be eaten even when the fruit is still firm. They are naturally rich in fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, and contain carotenoids, making them allies of health and skin wellness.
With a delicate and sweet flavor, they are perfect for those seeking a healthy, tasty, and 100% natural fruit.

Cultivation and Territory

Our Sicilian Apple Persimmons are grown in the foothills of Mount Etna, Sicily, where volcanic soil, sun, and temperature variations produce fruits with a sweet and distinctive flavor.
Hand-picked, they are carefully selected one by one to ensure the highest quality and shipped in boxes within a few hours of harvest.

Storage

Crisp and firm: store at room temperature and consume within 2–3 days.
To ripen: place in a paper bag with an apple or banana (ethylene speeds up ripening).
Already soft: refrigerate and consume within 1–2 days.

Why Choose Sicilian Apple Persimmons from Azienda Scollo Sebastiana

✔ 100% grown in Sicily
✔ Non-astringent, ready to eat immediately
✔ Harvested and shipped directly from the farm
✔ Authentic and natural taste, without invasive treatments

Fun Fact

The Sicilian Apple Persimmon gets its name from its crisp texture and the ability to be eaten firm, just like an apple. Unlike traditional persimmons, it does not require softening and retains a delicate, fragrant sweetness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between traditional persimmons and Sicilian Apple Persimmons?
Traditional persimmons are astringent when firm and can only be eaten fully ripe and soft. Sicilian Apple Persimmons are non-astringent and can be enjoyed crisp.

When is the season for Sicilian Apple Persimmons?
They ripen between October and November, with harvest peaks in autumn.

How should they be stored?
Keep them at room temperature if you want them crisp, or place them in a paper bag with an apple to ripen faster.

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