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Persimmon Bars

SUBMITTED BY: Jessica Eymann 

"Persimmon bars as done by my husband's grandmother for years. A family holiday favorite. Sweet frosting tops these delicious cakes."
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RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 7 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup persimmon pulp
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
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  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together persimmon pulp and baking soda; set aside. In a separate bowl, mix together egg, white sugar, vegetable oil and raisins.
  3. In a large bowl, stir together flour cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves. Stir persimmon mixture and egg mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold in walnuts. Spread batter into prepared pan.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove bars from oven and spread with glaze.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2003 by ELSCHMOOCK 
The bars are great: moist, chewy and good. Here are the changes I recommend: melted butter,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2005 by MARIO1 
These are really good! I left out the nutmeg and cloves because I don't care for the taste. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2005 by crazydiamond 
not really "bars", more like a bread MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2005 by LauraKW 
A wonderful recipe! I made it just as it stated and they are great. Thank you for sharing! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2008 by Cookie Milbo 
Good treat. I like the topping. Should probably double the topping. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2009 by Vicki 
Great recipe! I followed one reviewer's suggestion of adding an extra persimmon, skipping the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2008 by Erin 
This was the first time I have cooked with persimmons and I was pleasantly surprised. I left... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Persimmon Bars

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 372

  • Total Fat: 16.4g
  • Cholesterol: 18mg
  • Sodium: 306mg
  • Total Carbs: 55.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.8g
  • Protein: 4.1g

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