Persimmon Jam

Directions

1. 1
   Chop the persimmon into 1 cm cubes.
2. 2
   Put all the ingredients except for the lemon juice into a pan, and simmer on low to medium heat.
3. 3
   When the liquid boils down, stir for 10-15 minutes, to make sure that it doesn't burn.
4. 4
   Once the liquid completely boils down, remove from heat, add lemon juice, and let it sit to cool.
5. 5
   Store in a sterilized jar.
6. 6
   If you're using ripened persimmons, reduce the water by 1/2.
7. 7
   Use a wooden spatula to crush the persimmons while simmering.