How to Make Zucchini Pie Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Zucchini pie bars are a delicious and hearty treat that is perfect for using up an abundance of summer squash. These golden, flaky bars are packed with fresh zucchini, savory cheese, and herbs, making them a perfect snack or meal. Whether you're looking for a tasty appetizer to serve at a gathering or a portable lunch option, these zucchini pie bars are a versatile and tasty option.

Making zucchini pie bars is a great way to use up a surplus of zucchini from your garden or local farme...

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ cups butter, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ⅔ cup lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 7 cups peeled, seeded, and sliced zucchini

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 bars

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease sides of a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan.
  • 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.
  • Press 1/2 dough firmly into the bottom of the jelly roll pan to form a crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Spread zucchini mixture over the crust. Press remaining dough lightly on top.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    285 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 86mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 127mg