Zucchini Dessert Squares

By carlaschwartz

Ingredients

• FILLING:
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups cold butter
• 8 to 10 cups cubed seeded peeled zucchini (4 to 5 pounds)
• 2/3 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Details

Servings 16
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 70mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly; reserve 3 cups. Pat remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 12 minutes.

Meanwhile, for filling, place zucchini and lemon juice in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; cover and simmer for 5 minutes (mixture will be thin).

Spoon over crust; sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 337 calories, 14 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 200 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein