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NUTTY PEACH SQUARES

BASE
1 1/2 cups AP flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup PACKED brown sugar + 1 tablespoon
Pinch of salt
12 tablespoons COLD unsalted butter, cubed
1/3 cup sliced almonds

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Line 9×13 pan with foil overhanging the edges and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• Process flour walnuts, white sugar, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar and salt in food processor until blended.
• Add butter and pulse for short bursts until resembles coarse sand.
• Remove 3/4 cup of flour mixture, add the 1 tablespoon brown sugar and almonds. Set aside.
• Press remaining flour mixture into the prepared pan.
• Bake 10-15 minutes until golden.
• While crust is baking prepare filling.

FILLING
1/2 cup peach preserves
1 1/2 pounds frozen peaches, partially thawed and SMALL diced
1 teaspoon FRESH grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon FRESH squeezed lemon juice

• In a large non-stick skillet cook preserves and peaches together over high heat until mixture has thickened and is the consistency of a thick jam.
• Stir in the nutmeg, lemon juice and zest.
• Pour mixture over hot crust.
• Sprinkle reserved flour mixture over top evenly.
• Bake 20 minutes until almonds are golden brown.
• Cool to room temperature and then cover and refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
• Lift foil from pan and cut into squares and enjoy!
• Refrigerate any leftovers.