Zucchini Pie Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease sides of a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan.
2. 2
   Mix flour, 1 3/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon together in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a fork to make a crumbly dough. Measure out 1/2 cup of the dough and reserve.
3. 3
   Press 1/2 dough firmly into the bottom of the jelly roll pan to form a crust.
4. 4
   Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Combine 3/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large saucepan. Add sliced zucchini. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until zucchini begins to soften. Stir in reserved 1/2 cup dough. Cook and stir until mixture thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Spread zucchini mixture over the crust. Press remaining dough lightly on top.
7. 7
   Return to the preheated oven and bake until top is lightly browned, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool before slicing into 24 bars, about 20 minutes.