zucchini dessert squares
One summer, a few years ago, we had a bumper crop of zucchini. It seemed as though we could watch them grow! I stumbled on this recipe for using zuccnini in a dessert. What a find! It's from Taste of Home. If you don't tell anyone any different, your guests will know for certain that they're eating apple pie! No kidding! Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Yum! Yum! Photo: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Zucchini-Dessert-Squares
prep time
30 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
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yield
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups cold butter (3 sticks)
- FILLING
- 8 - 10 cups peeled, seeded, cubed zucchini (4 - 5 pounds)
- 2/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
How To Make zucchini dessert squares
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Step 1Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
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Step 2Cut in butter until crumbly; set aside 3 cups of this mixture.
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Step 3Pat remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of a greased 13"x9"x2" pan. Bake at 375 for 12 minutes.
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Step 4While the crust is baking, make the filling. Place zucchini and lemon juice in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
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Step 5Reduce heat; cover and cook gently for 6 to 8 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender.
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Step 6Stir in sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. The mixture will be thin.
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Step 7Spoon over crust, and sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture.
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Step 8Bake at 375 for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden.
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