ZUCCHINI BARS

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you won't believe it isn't apple filling! A great new way to use those giant zucchini in the garden.

Provided by Karen Shields

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 -8 cups zucchini, peeled, cubed with seeds removed
2/3 cup lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups flour
3 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups margarine (3 cubes)
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cook zucchini in lemon juice until tender, use often.
  • Add 1 cup sugar, nutmeg and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and vanilla and let simmer for two minutes.
  • While zucchini cooks, combine the flour, 2 cups sugar, salt and margarine in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the crumb mixture to the zucchini to thicken, stir well, turn off the heat after thick.
  • Pat 1/2 of the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 9x13-inch pan.
  • Bake at 375°Fs for 10 minutes.
  • Spread zucchini evenly over the crust.
  • Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon to the remaining crumb mixture and spread over the top of the zucchini.
  • Bake at 375°F for 30-40 minutes, until bubbling around the crust.
  • Let cool before cutting into bars. Can be warmed up in microwave and top with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.7, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 118.4, Carbohydrate 50.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 34.3, Protein 2.6

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