Cookbook:Tropical Squares

| Confections

A delicious square recipe with a tropical flavor.

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

Base

 * 1) Stir together flour, sugar and baking powder using a wooden spoon.
 * 2) Cut in the margarine until the mixture looks like fine crumbs.
 * 3) In a small bowl, beat the egg well. Mix into dry mixture using wooden spoon until combined.
 * 4) Press into lined and lightly greased square tray.

Top layer

 * 1) Drain all of the juice out of the pineapple by wringing it in a cloth.
 * 2) Add and mix remaining ingredients with the pineapple using a wooden spoon. Do not overwork it.
 * 3) Spread evenly over base.
 * 4) Bake at 350°F (180°C), or until topping is set and coconut is light brown.
 * 5) Let cool before removing from pan.