Persimmon Bars with Lemon Glaze
Persimmon Bars with Lemon Glaze - your family will enjoy these cake-like bars with a slightly sweet lemon glaze.
Servings: 12
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
BARS
- 1 cup persimmon pulp (about 2-3 ripe persimmons)
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted to liquid, but not hot
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. ground cloves
- 3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts optional
LEMON GLAZE
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
Instructions
TO PREPARE THE BARS
- Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease a 10 x 15 jelly roll pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the persimmon pulp and the baking soda. Set aside.
- Using a new small bowl, mix the beaten egg, sugar, coconut oil, vanilla and raisins.
- Using a large bowl, add the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt; stir to mix.
- Give the persimmon mixture a quick stir and add to the flour mixture. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir to combine. Add walnuts if using, and stir again.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven until gold brown and toothpick comes out clean. Allow bars to cool for 15-30 minutes before topping with glaze.
TO PREPARE THE LEMON GLAZE
- Combine the confectioner's sugar with lemon juice & stir until sugar is dissolved. Spread glaze over slightly cooled bars.
Notes
- Recipe adapted from All Recipes.
- Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes and should only be used as a general guideline.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 239mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 14.4mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.8mg