Zucchini Dessert Squares Recipe

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We planted one too many zucchini plants a few summers ago and harvested a lot of zucchinis that year. I was looking for ways to use them...this delicious dessert is the result.

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Zucchini Dessert Squares Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 40 min.
  • Yield: 16-20 Servings
30 40 70

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 cups cold butter
  • FILLING:
  • 8 to 10 cups cubed seeded peeled zucchini (4 to 5 pounds)
  • 2/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly; reserve 3 cups. Pat remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, for filling, place zucchini and lemon juice in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 6-8 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; cover and simmer for 5 minutes (mixture will be thin).
  • Spoon over crust; sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden. Yield: 16-20 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 337 calories, 14 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 200 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Zucchini Dessert Squares in Country August/September 1996, p49

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Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2012 by Videgark

This taste just like apple squares!!!


Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2011 by Jazzzz

<p>OMG...this is better than apple cobbler. I made this for a potluck. And it was fabulous. Not knowing what I was making, my husband tasted it and thought it was apple cobbler, (he hates zucchinni) :)    It did turn out more like cobbler than squares or bars. However, had I refrigerated it before taking it to the potluck, it would have solidified more, to cut into squares. It was great!!! Thanks for sharing the recipe.</p>


Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2011 by cklentsch

Very Yum! Worked great with yellow zucchini, suspect would with yellow squash, too. Full recipe leaves lots to share, halve if there are only a few of you so the crust doesn't get soggy before you have it all eaten. Will definately share recipe and make again. P.S. I called these "Caramel Dessert Bars" for my picky eaters and they were willing to try it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You have to try these bars! CKL


Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2011 by tlarsonmk

Out of all the zucchini recipes I've used this tops them all!!As usual taste of home did it again. I have so much zucchini from my neighbor's garden and this is what we made along with the zucchini cobbler. my neighbor cut up 2 bags of zucchini for me and asked for another cobbler and dessert swuare. thank you again its a KEEPER


Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2011 by macssugar

We have made this twice in one week. It is so fun to get people's reactions when they are enjoying this as "Apple Crisp" and you tell them they just ate Zucchini. We are sharing the recipe with all our friends. Thank you so much.


Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2011 by Coletto0

I think I should have bake it a bit longer as I wasn't real happy with the zucchini texture although the taste was great. Else, maybe cut the zucchini pieces thinner.


Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2010 by catwood05143

Everyone thinks it's apples! The zucchini mixture will be VERY watery but trust the recipe.


Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2010 by Kitkat1988

As with the others...I was a little unsure about the zucchini. My family likes zucchini bread, but not in any other form. I made this and didn't tell them it was zucchini--they loved it and couldn't believe it when I told them it was zucchini and not apples! I will definitely make this again. I will probably use coconut oil in place of butter and try to decrease the sugar by 1/2 cup or so. It is delicious and is sure to become a family favorite!


Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2010 by conservativegranny

They were a big hit and indeed if you didn't know better you'd swear it was apples.


Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2010 by frangerjunk

Oh wow, I was very skeptical also, I made it for our Church group gathering and after everybody ate it I told them it was zucchini, they couldn't believe it, they LOVED it and not a bite was left. This is amazing and I have come back to it to print it all off for everyone. Thanks for sharing, will be making again soon.

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