Zucchini Pie Bars

Sneak a zucchini into these sweet pie crumble bars that taste like mock apple pie, perfect for a family-friendly picnic or outdoor party.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 285 Calories

Ingredients

• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 7 cups peeled, seeded, and sliced zucchini
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1.75 cups white sugar
• 0.66666668653488 cup lemon juice
• 1.5 cups butter, at room temperature

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease sides of a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan.

Step 3

Mix flour, 1 3/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon together in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a fork to make a crumbly dough. Measure out 1/2 cup of the dough and reserve.

Step 4

Press 1/2 dough firmly into the bottom of the jelly roll pan to form a crust.

Step 5

Combine 3/4 cup sugar, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large saucepan. Add sliced zucchini. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until zucchini begins to soften. Stir in reserved 1/2 cup dough. Cook and stir until mixture thickens, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 6

Spread zucchini mixture over the crust. Press remaining dough lightly on top.

Step 7

Return to the preheated oven and bake until top is lightly browned, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool before slicing into 24 bars, about 20 minutes.