[header] How to dry persimmon [title] Wash and dry the persimmons. [step] Rinse the fruit under a stream of cool running water, using your fingers to gently wipe away clinging dirt or debris. It's important that your persimmons be nice and clean, especially if they've been picked recently. 
[substeps] Any dust or dirt remaining on the fruit may affect its flavor once it's been dried. [title] Remove the cap from the persimmon.