Smucker's Peach and Pecan Squares |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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This is another recipe from Smuckers's - this is just one that I had hanging around and thought I would share with you - It's on the to-do list but just haven't got to it yet!! Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 cup chilled butter, cubed |
3/4 cup smuckers pure peach jam |
2 egg whites |
3 tablespoons sugar |
2 cups pecans, chopped, toasted |
Directions:
1. Line 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, leaving overhang to be able to lift out; grease.
2. In bowl, combine flour and 1/2 cup sugar with pastry blender, cut in butter until crumbly.
3. Press evenly in bottom of prepared pan and bake at 350F for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned; cool slightly.
4. In small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually beat in 3 tablespoons sugar until stiff and glossy.
5. Fold in 1 cup chopped nuts.
6. Spread jam over shortbread layer and drip spoonfuls of meringue over jam; spread gently and evenly. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.
7. Return to oven and bake 25-30 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
8. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
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