Seasonal Fruit Candies: A DIY Recipe with Persimmons

PERSIMMON CANDY RECIPE

Persimmons are a fruit rich of beneficial properties for healthSweet and energetic, they are particularly appreciated bychildren, very suitable for all those who have no appetite or practice sports, but you have to be careful because the large quantity of sugars and also calories present in this fruit make it unsuitable for those who suffer from diabetes or obesity.

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A single contraindication, however, counteracted by the numerous health properties of persimmons: In fact, they contain vitamin C, beta-carotene and important mineral salts such as potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and sodium. To these is added a fair amount of fibers. Excellent natural remedy against stress. and in case of tiredness, persimmons also boast diuretic properties and have an important protective action on the spleen, pancreas, stomach and small intestine.

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And so let's take advantage of the sweetness of this seasonal fruit to enjoy it in a different way than usual, in the form of many delicious sweetsThe recipe is from Stefania Rossini, blogger and former Non Sprecare character who, with persimmon sweets offers us a tasty idea for convince children to eat fruit and to have a good gorge on properties that are important for their growth and well-being.

The candies are obviously sugar-free and can be made quite quickly. The only caveat: you need a dehydrator at home.

Here's how to proceed:

• Wash four persimmons and cut them in half to remove the seeds. If the persimmons are organic and therefore not treated with chemicals, also keep them the outer peel.
• Blend the persimmons, adding a pinch of cinnamon powder or mint to taste.
• Cover the dryer shelves with baking paper and then pour the mixture obtained trying to create a uniform layer.
• After about 30 hours, the timing varies depending on the thickness of the sweets, with the help of scissors, cut the mixture into small pieces and here are your homemade candies ready, naturally very sweet and without added sugar.