Ingredients:

  • 2 cups ripe persimmons, peeled and pureed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the persimmon puree, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and beaten eggs until smooth.
  3. In another mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Drizzle melted butter over the oat mixture and stir until crumbly.
  4. Pour the persimmon filling into the prepared baking pan and evenly sprinkle the oatmeal crunch topping over the filling.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
  6. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before lifting out and slicing into squares.