Pineapple Squares Recipe
This year I did things a little differently. I asked each family member what treat they would like me to make for Christmas. Thinking I knew my husband like a book, I thought for sure he would choose Buckeyes or Ting-a-lings but no, he chose a recipe his mother made when he was a boy, one of which I had never heard of before: Pineapple Squares.
By Robin
Pineapple Squares
Ingredients:
Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups AP flour
- 1 1/4 cups butter, chilled and cubed
- 2 T. sugar
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
Filling:
- 20 ounce can crushed pineapple- do not drain!
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 T. cornstarch
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 4 ounce container green candied or glazed cherries
- 4 ounce container red candied or glazed cherries
Directions:
In your stand or hand mixer blend the crust ingredients until a fine crumb is formed. Set aside 3/4 cup crumb mix and with the rest press into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. Meanwhile in a double boiler stir the filling ingredients, except the cherries, until thickened. Stir in cherries. Pour over baked crust. Sprinkle with remaining crust mixture and bake for another 25 minutes. Cool completely and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into 24 squares wiping the knife between cuts. Makes 24 pieces.
These are not only beautifully festive, they are very tasty too.
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