Persimmon (Diospyros Virginiana) — literally, “fruit of the gods.” Sweet and savory, with natural notes of cinnamon and apricot, the orange-globed persimmon fruit truly is heavenly. But it’s not until after the first frost that persimmon turns from astringent and bitter to a luscious fruit worthy of the gods. Appearance: deep copper with a cherry hue aroma: dark stone fruits, floral honey notes, caramel taste: persimmon, raisin, plum, dark cherry, toffee sweetness mouthfeel: smooth, full, warming