Persimmon Bars
Persimmons are rich in vitamin A and C, and are known for their sweet and slightly spicy flavor.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Persimmons
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 stick Unsalted butter
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mash the persimmons until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the mashed persimmons. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8g13%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 18g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.