Persimmon Bars With Lemon Glaze - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups persimmons, diced fine
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup dates, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1 cup walnuts, chopped (or pecans)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Preparation

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.