Pineapple Fruit Squares

Name: Pineapple Fruit Squares
Ingredients: Fruit Filling:; 2-1/2 cups of crushed pineapple (1-1/2 14.5oz. cans), slightly drained; 1 cup of sugar; 2-1/2 Tablespoons of cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon of salt; Pastry Crust:; 3-1/2 cups of flour; 1-1/2 Tablespoons of Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoon of bakings soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup of sugar; 2 sticks of butter, slightly chilled; 1 cup of sour cream; 3 large egg yolks, slightly beaten; Topping:; 1 jar of Maraschino Cherries, drained and cut in half; 1 small can of mixed chopped nuts (sundae sized nuts)

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Ingredients

Fruit Filling:
2-1/2 cups of crushed pineapple (1-1/2 14.5oz. cans), slightly drained
1 cup of sugar
2-1/2 Tablespoons of cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon of salt
Pastry Crust:
3-1/2 cups of flour
1-1/2 Tablespoons of Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon of bakings soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup of sugar
2 sticks of butter, slightly chilled
1 cup of sour cream
3 large egg yolks, slightly beaten
Topping:
1 jar of Maraschino Cherries, drained and cut in half
1 small can of mixed chopped nuts (sundae sized nuts)

Directions

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