Fuyu persimmons are a tomato-shaped fruit that are seasonally available in fall and winter. Despite their appearance, they are interestingly categorized as a botanical berry. Persimmons have a thin orange skin with flesh that changes texture from crisp-crunchy to tender and succulent as they ripen. They have a sweet flavor that is a blend of apricot, mango, papaya, and apple with a hint of citrus. Dried persimmons concentrate the rich flavors of fresh persimmon and are sticky, dense, and incredibly flavorful with a fruit paste-like texture and rich brown sugar-like flavor.