> -*- Dessert Recipes -*-
> Great Pumpkin Squares
> from Nathan's Kitchen
>
>
> Preparation Time: 15 minutes
> Cooking Time: 55 minutes
> Serves: about 24 squares
> Cal: unknown
>
> Amount Ingredient
> -------- -----------------------------
> 1 C (280g) Flour
> 1/2 C (140g) Old Fashion Rolled Oats
> 1/2 C (100g) Packed Brown Sugar
> 1/2 C (115g) Butter or Margarine
> 2 C (500ml) Pumpkin, canned or steamed and mashed
> 13 1/2 oz Evaporated Milk (422ml)
> 3/4 C (175g) Sugar
> 2 Eggs
> 1/2 tsp Salt
> 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
> 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
> 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
> 1/2 C (125ml) Chopped Pecans
> 1/2 C (100g) Packed Brown Sugar
> 2 T Butter or Margarine
>
> Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
>
> First you will make the crust for the squares, in a
> bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter
> until the mixture is crumbly. You can use an electric
> mixer on low if you like.
>
> Press the crust evenly into an ungreased 13x9 inch
> (33x22cm) pan.
>
> Bake the topping at 350F (180C) for 15 minutes.
>
> To make the filling, using a large bowl, combine pumpkin,
> milk, eggs, white sugar, salt and spices. Mix well.
>
> Pour the pumpkin mixture evenly into baked crust.
>
> Bake for an additional 20 minutes on 350F (180C).
>
> To make the nutty crunchy topping, using a small bowl,
> combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar and 2 tablespoons
> of butter.
>
> When the filling is finish baking, sprinkle the topping over
> pumpkin filling and then bake for another 15 to 20 minutes
> until the squares are set. Your squares are done when a
> knife inserted comes out clean.
>
> Cool in pan on a rack, then cut and enjoy.