1 c. persimmon pulp
1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. baking soda
1 egg
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. oil
8 oz. chopped dates
1 3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 c. chopped nuts

Mix pulp with soda. Set aside. Combine all the remaining ingredients. Add to pulp and soda. Butter and flour a 9 x 13 Pyrex dish. Spread bars in dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before cutting into bars. You may put a dollop of whipping cream on each serving, if desired.