Dried Persimmon Snacks

1. Slice off stems of persimmons, leaving a flat plane on which to steady the slippery persimmon for next step.

2. Steadying persimmon on flat plane where stem used to be, slice persimmon into 1/8 inch thick pieces.

3. Juice the lemons. Add all of your slices to a bowl and pour the lemon juice over the slices.

4. Stir so that all the persimmons become covered in lemon juice. This will help them keep their vibrant orange color and will give them a bright, light, zingy taste.

5. In the Oven: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay your persimmon slices out in an oven preheated to 200F.

6. Dry your persimmons for 2-3 hours or until there is no more moisture and the slices are crisp.

7. In the Dehydrator: Lay your persimmon slices out on dehydrator trays. Set dehydrator to 150F.

8. Dry persimmons for 20 hours or until there is no more moisture and the slices are crisp.