Matakana Persimmons

11/06/2020

And just like that, our persimmon harvest has finished for the year! Thank you for all of your orders, we hope you enjoyed the fruit 🌱

05/06/2020

RECIPE: Grilled Mozzarella BBQ Persimmon Salad from 🧡
4 persimmons
2 mozzarella balls
240g (about two bags) rocket
1 pomegranate
Handful basil
1/4 cup pistachios
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
Slice the persimmons like you would a tomato and grill either on a BBQ or in a pan, for about 2 minutes on each side- you don’t need long! Remove from the heat and set aside. Assemble the salad by placing rocket in the bottom of a platter or bowl, then place the persimmons on top and drizzle on the balsamic. Slice the mozzarella, and add on top and in beside the persimmons, so you don’t completely cover them. Roughly chop the basil leaves and the pistachios and sprinkle on top. Remove pomegranate seeds and sprinkle on last. Drizzle on the olive oil and serve.

27/05/2020

Persimmon makes excellent purée for the little ones because it’s packed with Vit C, fibre and other essential vitamins. Mix in a little pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg to introduce adventurous baby friendly spices 👶🏼

26/05/2020

We love this delicious Persimmon Layered Mouse recipe from Chloe Moir Nutrition. A healthy plant based version of a crowd pleasing dessert with a chewy base and creamy sweet mouse 😍 Enjoy!

I am super excited to team up with First Fresh NZ to create this yummy Persimmon Layered Mousse recipe to share. This recipe is dairy-free, gluten free, refined sugar free and seriously tastes amazing! Enjoy it on the weekday as a tasty mid-week treat or whip it up on the weekend to share with fam

25/05/2020

Dehydrated persimmons is a great healthy (and addictive) lunchbox snack 🧡 And because they’re only available for a few weeks of the year, it’s a great way to savour them all year around!

24/05/2020

This is our LAST WEEK OF HARVEST for the year! We've now sold out of our A-Grade export fruit but still have some beautiful B-Grade reserved for deliveries! 4KGs for $17 + delivery (up to 3 boxes). Get in quick :D

21/05/2020

There's only 1 week left of harvest! Don’t miss out on freshly picked persimmons direct to your door 🌱 We have a special running 4kg for $17 (B-Grade). Get them while they last 🤗 ORDER VIA FACEBOOK STORE

11/05/2020

Our delivery fee covers up to 3 boxes of fruit - so why not add a 3kg box of fresh Matakana limes to your order 🍈😍

06/05/2020

How do you know if a persimmon is ripe? Most prefer to eat them when they are orange but still firm. This way the flesh is sweet and juicy, but still holds its shape 👌 If they get a little soft, add them to smoothies, make purées or preserves and use to bake with 🥧Store in a cool, dry place out of the fridge for maximum shelf life.

06/05/2020

Perfect for the little kids... and the big ones!

Autumn is such a great time for fruit, and these healthy little crumbles are naturally sweet and full of goodness.

05/05/2020

The most beautiful time of year here at the orchard