Pastry Squares

Name: Pastry Squares
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. cornstarch; 2 Tbsp. cold water; 1 c. shortening; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 2 1/2 c. flour; 2 eggs; 1/4 c. lemon juice; grated rind of 1 lemon; 2 c. shredded coconut; 2 Tbsp. melted butter; 1 qt. applesauce

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. cold water
1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 1/2 c. flour
2 eggs
1/4 c. lemon juice
grated rind of 1 lemon
2 c. shredded coconut
2 Tbsp. melted butter
1 qt. applesauce

Directions

1

Combine shortening, 1 cup of sugar and flour.
2

Mix until crumbly and press into pan.
3

Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes. Mix cornstarch and water with applesauce, lemon juice and rind. Simmer slowly for 5 minutes.
4

Beat eggs, remaining sugar and melted butter.
5

Stir into cooked cornstarch mixture.
6

Remove from heat.
7

Add coconut and blend well.
8

Spread over baked pastry. Then bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
9

Chill before serving.
10

Makes 18 to 20 squares.