Zucchini Dessert Squares

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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Directions

1. 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.

2. 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).

3. Spoon over crust; sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden.

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

[Ed. note: You can find more Taste of Home zucchini recipes here.]