Persimmon Bars With Lemon Glaze

• 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

1. Mix baking soda into diced persimmons (they will be nearly pulp, but have a few chunks left).
2. In a large bowl, lightly beat egg, stir in sugar, oil, 1 Tblsp lemon juice and dates.
3. Combine flour with salt and spices in a separate bowl.
4. Add flour mixture to date mixture, alternating with persimmons, just until well blended.
5. Stir in nuts and spread evenly in 10 x 15" jelly roll pan that has been greased and floured.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20-25 minutes (test for doneness with a pick). Cool for 5 minutes.
7. Mix powdered sugar with 2 Tblsp lemon juice and drizzle over bars.
8. Cool completely and cut into 1 x 1 1/2" bars.

persimmons, baking soda, egg, sugar, canola oil, dates, lemon juice, allpurpose, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, walnuts, powdered sugar, lemon juice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/persimmon-bars-with-lemon-glaze-284431 (may not work)