Mary'S Persimmon Beer
["persimmons (enough to fill a 2 gal. crock with a spigot, about 4 doz.)", "1 c. sugar", "2 or 3 bunches needles from a pine tree (pine straw)"]
["Place pine straw at the bottom of the crock.", "Fill crock with whole persimmons, leaving a 3-inch air space at top.", "Sprinkle with sugar.", "Add warm water to cover.", "Seal.", "Let stand for 1 week. Strain free-flowing liquid through spigot and drink. Try it."]
["persimmons", "sugar"]