Mock Apple Pie Squares

Submitted by Chef GreanEyes

"from taste of home"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 2 1/2 dozen
• Serves: 4-12

ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups cold butter, cubed

• FILLING

• 8 cups sliced peeled zucchini
• 2⁄3 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1⁄2 cup golden raisin

directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press half of the crumb mixture into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Set remaining crumb mixture aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring zucchini and lemon juice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Drain. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/2 cup reserved crumb mixture. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Stir in walnuts and raisins.
3. Spread filling evenly over crust. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.