In this area of southern California there are many persimmon trees. I didn't know I loved persimmons until my very good friend Diane gave me this recipe! Fantastic! You gotta try it!
PERSIMMON BARS
1 c persimmons
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg beaten
1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 cup oil
1 cup dates
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 tespoon cloves
1 cup pecans
Combine persimmon pulp & soda-set aside. Stir together egg, sugar, oil, dates. Combine dry ingredients, add pulp mixture and stir in nuts. Spread in 10"x 15" pan.
Bake 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes and drizzle glaze over.
GLAZE
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 teaspoons lemon juice
