PINEAPPLE FRUIT SQUARES

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Categories     Cookies     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly

Yield 24 slices. Approximately 12 people.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Fruit Filling:
2-1/2 cups of crushed pineapple (1-1/2 14.5oz. cans), slightly drained
1 cup of sugar
2-1/2 Tablespoons of cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon of salt
Pastry Crust:
3-1/2 cups of flour
1-1/2 Tablespoons of Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon of bakings soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup of sugar
2 sticks of butter, slightly chilled
1 cup of sour cream
3 large egg yolks, slightly beaten
Topping:
1 jar of Maraschino Cherries, drained and cut in half
1 small can of mixed chopped nuts (sundae sized nuts)

Steps:

  • Fruit Filling: Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan and cook over low heat until think and clear. Set aside to slightly cool. Pastry: Sift dry ingredients together in mixing bowl. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter until it resembles small pea sized crumbs. Add sour cream and beaten egg yolks and mix until it comes together like a pie dough. Turn on floured board and knead till smooth. Roll out 2/3 of dough and press into a greased 13x18 jelly roll pan (use flour to prevent sticking). Pour slightly cooled fruit filling over crust. Roll out remainder of dough and cut into a strips. Form a lattice top on filling. Top with maraschino cherries mixture of chopped nuts. Bake for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven (medium rack) until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting into small squares. Store covered in refrigerator after cutting.

Raisa Begum
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These pineapple fruit squares are a new family favorite.


Javaid Ali
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These are so good, I could eat them every day.


MD Shohibur Rahman
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I've made these pineapple fruit squares with different fruits, and they're always delicious.


Tamara Alkhateeb
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These are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and they're so easy to make.


Sam Wesber
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I love the way these pineapple fruit squares look. They're so festive and colorful.


Arike Damilola
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These are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Damien V
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I've made these pineapple fruit squares several times now and they always turn out perfect.


Sekwale Komana
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These pineapple fruit squares are the perfect treat to take to a party or potluck.


Krishna Bhandari
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I love the combination of pineapple and coconut in these squares. They're so delicious.


zagdsuren Usukhbayar
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These are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and they're so easy to make.


Randy Chamberlain
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These pineapple fruit squares are a new family favorite.


Nakabugo Salima
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These are so good, I could eat them every day.


maymay maymay
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I've made these pineapple fruit squares with different fruits, and they're always delicious. I love the versatility of this recipe.


Connie Olding
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These are the perfect treat to take to a picnic or barbecue.


Elijah Adamu
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I love how easy these are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can whip them up anytime.


gloria ger
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These pineapple fruit squares are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and they're so easy to make.


Abu Sheriff Kamara
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I made these for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


Saleemahmedkhan Ahmedkhan
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These are so delicious and refreshing. I love the combination of pineapple and coconut.


Rubi Hamdani
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I've made these pineapple fruit squares several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect summer treat.


Kamran Haidar
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These pineapple fruit squares were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and they disappeared in minutes.