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Tropical Squares
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schedulePrep 0 min
local_fire_departmentCook 0 min
speedmedium
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Source revision: Revision 4515343
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Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 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
Top Layer
- 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
Directions
Base
- Stir together flour, sugar and baking powder using a wooden spoon.
- Cut in the margarine until the mixture looks like fine crumbs.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg well. Mix into dry mixture using wooden spoon until combined.
- Press into lined and lightly greased square tray.
Top layer
- Drain all of the juice out of the pineapple by wringing it in a cloth.
- Add and mix remaining ingredients with the pineapple using a wooden spoon. Do not overwork it.
- Spread evenly over base.
- Bake at 350°F (180°C), or until topping is set and coconut is light brown.
- Let cool before removing from pan.