Mock Apple Pie Squares

Total Time:Prep: 30 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Lynn Hamilton

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

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

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Mock Apple Pie Squares

Contest Winner
Yield:about 2-1/2 dozen
Prep:30 min
Cook:25 min

Ingredients

  • 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
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Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.