ZUCCHINI DESSERT SQUARES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 337 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Zubair Tanoli
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These zucchini dessert squares are a must-try! They're delicious and easy to make.


Lucky Khoza
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These squares are amazing.


Nem Pussward
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These are the best zucchini dessert squares I've ever had!


Jubair mishu
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I made these squares for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Awais Ahmed
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These squares are delicious! I love the combination of zucchini and spices.


bev read
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I love these zucchini dessert squares! They're so moist and flavorful.


Nathaniel Svensson
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Yum!


Mohammed Aliyan
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These are so good! I've made them twice now and they're always a hit.


Stephanjones41 Jones
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These squares were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free flour blend and they were still delicious.


QTKORBEN
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I made these zucchini dessert squares last night and they were a hit! My family loved them, and even my picky kids went back for seconds. They're definitely a keeper.


Syed Alam
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These zucchini dessert squares are so delicious! They're moist and flavorful, and the zucchini adds a lovely moistness and subtle sweetness. I love that they're also relatively healthy, so I can feel good about eating them.


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