peach squares

(1 RATING)
85 Pinches
Orlando, FL
Updated on Jun 17, 2011

Of all the fruits I love, peaches have to be on the top of the list. This simple yet easy dessert was shared with me when I was part of another chat site and it has come to be a family favorite. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

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method Saute
yield

Ingredients

  • CRUST:
  • 1 cup melted butter
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • FILLING:
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 4 - 5 cups sliced peaches (if using canned, drain well first)
  • 1 small box peach jello
  • 1 dash salt

How To Make peach squares

  • Step 1
    mix crust ingredients together by hand then press along sides and bottom of a 9 x 13 pan, or a 9" deep dish pie pan. Bake @ 375 for 15 minutes and set aside to cool.
  • Step 2
    in a medium saucepan, mix sugar, water, cornstarch and salt and bring to a boil. Cook, constantly stirring till clear and thickened. Remove from heat and add the jello. Mix well and let cool
  • Step 3
    add peaches to the cornstarch mixture and toss, making sure that all are well coated then pour into prepared crust and refrigerate till set. then cut into bars
  • Step 4
    *note. this works well with strawberries too, just sub 2 qts of hulled sliced strawberries and a box of strawberry jello for the peaches and peach jello.

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Culture: French
Category: Pies
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Saute

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