Mock Apple Squares

By á-44152

I love this recipe its a great way to use up those large zucchini.

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

Details

Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 55mins

Preparation

Step 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.
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.
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.