TASTES LIKE APPLE PIE !

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Taste of Home entry by Lynn Hamilton says," No one ever guesses these sweet dessert squares are made with zucchini!" I have change up the recipe to suit my family's taste, but the concept is still the same- I just added a few different ingredients.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 22

CRUST:
5 c all purpose flour
4 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 c cold solid buttery crisco or regular cold butter
2 large egg yolks, reserve whites
ice cold water
FILLING:
8 c sliced peeled zucchini (about 5#)
2/3 c fresh lemon juice
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 c granulated sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp cream of tartar
3 Tbsp all purpose flour
2/3 c chopped walnuts
1/2 c golden raisins, optional
DRIZZLE:
1 c powdered sugar
2 Tbsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375^. Crust: Combine dry ingredients, cut in cold shortening. Place egg yolks in a measuring cup and stir with fork until blended. Stir in enough cold water to make just a cupful. Sprinkle gradually over dry ingredients; toss with fork to make soft dough. Roll out 1/2 the dough and line a jelly roll pan (15x10-inch)with this 1/2 on bottom and up sides and lip. Set aside.
  • 2. Filling: 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 sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg cream of tartar and flour. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Stir in nuts and raisins if using.
  • 3. Spread filling evenly over crust. Dot top with a little butter. Top with remaining crust. Seal and crimp edges. Brush with a little milk and sprinkle top with sugar and cut vents for steam or prick top all over with a fork.
  • 4. Bake in oven for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, Cool on wire rack. Combine drizzle ingredients and drizzle over top when cool. Cut into squares.

Ahs An
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I have made this pie several times and it is always a hit! My family and friends love it. I highly recommend this recipe.


Scott Gale
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This pie is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love that I can use any type of apples I have on hand. I will definitely be making this again.


Yousaf Rajput
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I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best apple pie he had ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


Mathew Chirchir
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This pie is so delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is perfectly spiced. I will definitely be making this again.


Endia Yungl
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I have made this pie several times and it is always a hit! My family and friends love it. I highly recommend this recipe.


joseph li
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This pie is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love that I can use any type of apples I have on hand. I will definitely be making this again.


Ace Armijo
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I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best apple pie he had ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


Amir Kassas
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This pie is so delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is perfectly spiced. I will definitely be making this again.


Bidha ree
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I have made this pie several times and it is always a hit! My family and friends love it. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lisa Ridgeway
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This pie is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love that I can use any type of apples I have on hand. I will definitely be making this again.


Amanda Hannigan
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I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best apple pie he had ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Lalika
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This pie is so delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is perfectly spiced. I will definitely be making this again.


Corpse 1
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I have made this pie several times and it is always a hit! My family and friends love it. I highly recommend this recipe.


Alalo Dorcas
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This pie is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love that I can use any type of apples I have on hand. I will definitely be making this again.


Fahim Ahmedd
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I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best apple pie he had ever had. I will definitely be making this again.


Tuffour Richmond
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This pie is so delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is perfectly spiced. I will definitely be making this again.


Trisha Mtawali
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I have made this pie several times and it is always a hit! My family and friends love it. I highly recommend this recipe.


malaika dixon
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This is the best apple pie recipe I have ever tried! The crust is so flaky and the filling is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Dipkala Rai
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Jjjj Sorry
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the pie turned out amazing! The crust was flaky and the filling was perfectly spiced. I will definitely be making this again.