Easiest Ever Lemon Squares!

A simple version of a traditional favourite; lemon, raspberry and almond combine for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

1 cup 1/4 cup 1/2 cup 1/3 cup 2 1 pouch 1/2 cup 1/4 cup

250 mL 50 mL 125 mL 75 mL 2 1 125 mL 50 mL

all purpose flour granulated sugar butter raspberry jam eggs Shirriff Lemon Pie Filling ground almonds sliced almonds

Directions:

1. Combine flour and sugar, then butter until the mixture clumps together. Press firmly into 8” (20 cm) square pan. Bake at 350°F (180°C) 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and spread with jam.

2. Beat eggs until light and creamy. Beat in pie filling powder and ground almonds. Pour over jam layer. Sprinkle with sliced almonds. Bake 20-25 minutes at 350°F (180°C) or until set and firm to touch. Cool. Cut into squares. Makes 25 squares.

Hint: For Lemon Coconut Squares substitute 11/2 cups (375 mL) flaked coconut for the ground almonds and sliced almonds.