MOCK APPLE PIE SQUARES

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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. -Lynn Hamilton, Naperville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
8 cups sliced peeled zucchini
2/3 cup lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press half of the crumb mixture into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° 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 1/2 cup 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

AMMARA ASLAM
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I was pleasantly surprised by these mock apple pie squares. They were easy to make and tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.


Priyamsha Rokka
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These mock apple pie squares are a great way to get your apple pie fix without all the work. They are easy to make and taste delicious.


Sagor 24 bd channel
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I love these mock apple pie squares! They are so easy to make and they taste just like the real thing. I have made them several times and they are always a hit.


Abdullah Al Jihad
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These mock apple pie squares are a great way to use up leftover pie crust and apples. They are easy to make and taste delicious.


PrettyLittle Bxrbie
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I was pleasantly surprised by these mock apple pie squares. They were easy to make and tasted great. I will definitely be making them again.


Mahi Ahmed Mahi Ahmed
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These mock apple pie squares are a great way to get your apple pie fix without all the work. They are easy to make and taste delicious.


ANN PANALO
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I love these mock apple pie squares! They are so easy to make and they taste just like the real thing. I have made them several times and they are always a hit.


Mohammed Kassaw
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These mock apple pie squares are a great way to use up leftover pie crust. They are easy to make and taste delicious.


Ranu Bagum
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I was so excited to try these mock apple pie squares, but I was disappointed. They were too sweet for my taste and the texture was not what I expected.


Isaac Hernandez
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These mock apple pie squares were a hit with my family! They are so easy to make and taste just like the real thing. I will definitely be making these again.