Easiest Ever Lemon Squares
| Ingredients | ||
| 1 cup | All-purpose flour | 250 mL |
| 1/4 cup | Granulated sugar | 50 mL |
| 1/2 cup | Butter | 125 mL |
| 1/3 cup | Raspberry jam | 75 mL |
| 2 | Eggs | 2 |
| 1 pkg (7.5 oz) | Dr. Oetker Lemon Pie Filling | 1 pkg (212 g) |
| 1/2 cup | Ground almonds | 125 mL |
| 1/4 cup | Sliced almonds | 50 mL |
- In food processor, mix flour and sugar; blend in butter until mixture clumps together.
- Press firmly into 8" (20 cm) square pan.
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) 15 - 18 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and spread with jam.
- Beat eggs until light and creamy. Beat in pie filling and ground almonds. Pour over jam layer. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until set and firm to touch. Cool. Cut into squares.
Makes 25 squares.
Hint: If you do not have a food processor, simply cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives.
For Lemon Coconut Squares substitute 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) flaked coconut for the ground almonds and omit sliced almonds.
