Lemon Glazed Persimmon Bars

When it comes to persimmons, a little really does go a long way. These bars are rich and decadently delicious!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 1  large egg
• 1  cup granulated sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups dates, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1  cup  persimmon pulp
• 1  cup walnuts, chopped
• 1  cup powdered sugar
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine egg, sugar, and finely chopped dates in a bowl; mix well.
3. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice and baking soda.
4. Add a mixture of flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves alternately with pureed persimmons, mixing well after each addition.
5. Stir in chopped walnuts.
6. Spread in a greased and floured 9x13-inch baking pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until light brown.
7. Cool for 5 minutes.
8. Glaze with a mixture of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
9. Cool completely before cutting into bars.