Ingredients:

  • 2 cups ripe persimmons, peeled and pureed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line the baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a blender, combine persimmon puree, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and well combined.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbly. If using nuts, fold them in.
  4. Pour persimmon filling into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Top with the oatmeal mixture, pressing down slightly.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is set.
  6. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes, then lift them out using the parchment paper. Slice into squares or rectangles.