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Mock Apple Pie Squares

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups cold butter
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

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 15-in. x
10-in. x 1-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

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Mock Apple Pie Squares cont.

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 2-1/2 dozen.