Mock Apple PIE Squares
published by starrleena magic on May 31, 2011
No one ever guesses these sweet “apple” slices are made with zucchini. In fact, there isn’t a bit of apple in them. What I like about this yummy recipe is that it makes a lot using economical ingredients.
Image by Birdies100 via Flickr
Prep: 30 minutes
Bake: 25 minutes + cooling
4 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. sugar
½ tsp. salt
1 ½ c. cold butter
Filling:
8 c. sliced peeled zucchini
2/3 c. lemon juice
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
½ c. chopped walnuts
½ c. golden raisins
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembling coarse crumbs. Press half of the crumb mixture into a greased 15×10x1” baking pan. Bake at 375 deg. F. 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 ½ c. 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. Yield: about 2 ½ dozen.
