Paper Bag Method

• 1). Put an unripe persimmon into a brown paper lunch bag. Add a fully ripe banana or apple to the bag. The fully ripe fruit releases a gas that helps to speed up ripening of the persimmon.
  
  
• 2). Fold down the top of the bag to seal it tightly. Let the bag sit on the counter at room temperature.
  
  
• 3). Check the persimmon daily. Take it out once it has reached the desired ripeness.
  
  

Alcohol Method

• 1). Put the unripe persimmons into a plastic container. Use an eyedropper to apply a few drops of vodka, rum or brandy over the leaves on top of the persimmon.
  
  
• 2). Cover the container tightly with plastic wrap.
  
  
• 3). Set the container on the countertop at room temperature. Take out the persimmons once they have reached the desired ripeness.