By Jackie Lindley
While looking through some of my recipes, I came upon this one for persimmons. Since this is the beginning of the holiday season, this recipe will be something a little different to try. I have enjoyed everyone who sends me recipes. But I would really like for you to put your name on them. I won’t use your name in this column unless you give me permission. We have enjoyed these bars for years.
Glazed Persimmon Bars
1 cup persimmon pulp
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1-3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove (optional)
1-1/2 cups chopped dates or raisins
1 cup chopped nuts
Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoon lemon juice
• In a mixing bowl combine the first five ingredients and mix well.
• Combine all dry ingredients and add to persimmon and sugar mixture.
• Stir in dates and nuts.
• Spread into a greased 15x10x1 inch cookie sheet pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool in pan.
• Spread glaze over bars.
Makes about four dozen bars.
Jackie Lindley is a great-grandmother and retired Clark County, Ill., farmer. Send comments and recipes to her at 20472 E. 500th Road, West Union, IL 62477.
