No one will ever guess that these sweet “apple” slices are actually made with zucchini. In fact, there isn’t a bit of apple in them.

Ingredients: (Yield: 2½ dozen)

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1½ cups cold butter, cubed

FILLING:

• 8 cups sliced peeled zucchini
• 2⁄3 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ cup golden raisins

Method:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press half of the crumb mixture into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Set remaining crumb mixture aside.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring zucchini and lemon juice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Drain. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and ½ cup reserved crumb mixture. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Stir in walnuts and raisins.

Spread filling evenly over crust. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.