Apple Harvest Squares

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I picked up this recipe in a bonus book from taste of home. Maxine hearney posted the recipe and said it had been in her family for 75 years. it is really delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Steps

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In a bowl , combine flour , salt and 1 / 3 cup sugar.

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Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.

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Press into the bottom of a greased 13x9x2 inch baking pan.

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Arrange apple slices on top of crumbs.

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Sprinkle with lemon juice.

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Combine 1 / 3 cup sugar with cinnamon.

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Sprinkle over apples.

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Bake at 375 degrees fahrenheit for 20 minutes.

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Meanwhile , in a small bowl , combine remaining 1 / 3 cup sugar with the egg , evaporated milk , vanilla , nuts , and coconut.

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Spoon mixture over baked apples.

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Bake for another 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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Cut into squares while warm.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, butter, apples, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, egg, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, nuts, flaked coconut