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Tropical Squares

A delicious square recipe with a tropical flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (60 g) margarine, cold
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups (480 g) coconut
  • 1 cup (240 g) white granulated sugar
  • 1 tin crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. 1
    Stir together flour, sugar and baking powder using a wooden spoon.
  2. 2
    Cut in the margarine until the mixture looks like fine crumbs.
  3. 3
    In a small bowl, beat the egg well. Mix into dry mixture using wooden spoon until combined.
  4. 4
    Press into lined and lightly greased square tray.
  5. 5
    Drain all of the juice out of the pineapple by wringing it in a cloth.
  6. 6
    Add and mix remaining ingredients with the pineapple using a wooden spoon. Do not overwork it.
  7. 7
    Spread evenly over base.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350°F (180°C), or until topping is set and coconut is light brown.
  9. 9
    Let cool before removing from pan.
Category
Desserts
Method
Baking

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