Honey Baked Persimmons

Ingredients

4 firm & ripe persimmons
1 cinnamon stick
4 slices ginger
2 whole star anise
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons liquid honey
1/3 cup boiling water
1 lemon (zest)
2-3 juiced limes

Instructions

1. Cut persimmons in half horizontally (you can leave the skins on). Place cut-side-up in a baking dish. Combine cinnamon, ginger, star anise (if using), vanilla, honey, lemon zest and juice and boiling water in a bowl, then pour over persimmons.

2. Cover with tinfoil and bake for about 45 minutes, or until persimmons are soft. Check on the persimmons halfway through cooking time and if they are looking dry you can top up with a little more liquid if needed.

3. Switch oven to grill. Remove tinfoil and spoon honey syrup over the top of the persimmons, then return to the oven to grill for 5-10 minutes or until the tops are caramelised and browned.

Divide persimmons between serving plates and serve with a dollop of yogurt or scoop of ice-cream on the side. Drizzle over syrup from the baking dish, and serve with a wedge of lemon or lime to squeeze over just before eating.