Mock Apple Pie Squares

Name: Mock Apple Pie Squares
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

12 ingredients

3 steps

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.