Fruit Squares

Fruit Squares

A recipe for fruit squares with a crumbly crust. The recipe provides options for various fruit fillings, such as apples with cinnamon and sugar, apple pie, blueberry, lemon, or cherry.

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Processed by Gemini

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (960ml) flour
  • 1½ cups (360ml) sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) margarine (Howe)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp (10ml) baking powder
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cream together sugar, margarine, and eggs.

  2. 2

    Add the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) and blend well until crumbly.

  3. 3

    Press half of the dough mixture into a 9x13 inch pan.

  4. 4

    Spread your choice of canned fruit or pie filling over the pressed dough. (Suggested fillings include apples with cinnamon and sugar, apple pie filling, blueberry, lemon, or cherry).

  5. 5

    Sprinkle the remaining dough mixture on top of the filling.

  6. 6

    Optionally, sprinkle with additional cinnamon and sugar. (Add water if necessary to achieve desired consistency for sprinkling).

  7. 7

    Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes.