Persimmon Bars With Lemon Glaze
These are very sweet, which is why the bars are cut into small pieces, but the flavor is wonderful. There is a similar recipe on Zaar, but it has some differences and seems the method was giving reviewers a problem so I thought I'd post this as an alternative.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1 1⁄4cups persimmons, diced fine
- 1teaspoon baking soda
- 1large egg
- 1cup granulated sugar
- 1⁄2cup canola oil
- 1
- 1tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 3⁄4cups all-purpose flour
- 1teaspoon salt
- 1teaspoon cinnamon
- 1teaspoon nutmeg
- 1⁄4teaspoon clove
- 1
- 1⁄2cup powdered sugar
- 2tablespoons lemon juice
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DIRECTIONS
- Mix baking soda into diced persimmons (they will be nearly pulp, but have a few chunks left).
- In a large bowl, lightly beat egg, stir in sugar, oil, 1 Tblsp lemon juice and dates.
- Combine flour with salt and spices in a separate bowl.
- Add flour mixture to date mixture, alternating with persimmons, just until well blended.
- Stir in nuts and spread evenly in 10 x 15" jelly roll pan that has been greased and floured.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes (test for doneness with a pick). Cool for 5 minutes.
- Mix powdered sugar with 2 Tblsp lemon juice and drizzle over bars.
- Cool completely and cut into 1 x 1 1/2" bars.
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