Zucchini Dessert Squares

Name: Zucchini Dessert Squares
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 16-20 servings.
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

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 40 min.

Makes

16-20 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022

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

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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° until golden, 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 337 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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