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Maria <\/p>
This is one of my favorite recipes my dad found it after we both had to much zucchini and he was like try this . I made it and we loved it . Nobody believes me when I tell them it zucchini\u2019s. My neighbor now gives me the zucchini now and tells me you know what to do with it . Thank you taste of home for having such great recipes and for making me remember my good times with my dad <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"NaresaDance"},"reviewBody":"OMG, what a awesome dessert! I took this dessert to a dinner get together, and the host couple thought it was apples, they had NO, clue that zucchini could be made into a delicious dessert, Hit was a BIG hit.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Frogccl"},"reviewBody":"I made this with peeled, seeded yellow squash - equally delicious!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-04-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"VJHOUSTON1"},"reviewBody":"I just made this last night and brought it to work today and it was Fantabulouos!! Everyone couldn't believe it was zucchini because the filling took on the flavor of an apple dish. I cut back on the sugar in the crust to 1 cup, flour 3 cups and butter 1 cup. You won't be sorry to use less. I am now the \"Zucchini Queen\"!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-11-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Amanda"},"reviewBody":"I never knew zucchini could make such a fabulous dessert. I wanted apple crisp one day but was too lazy to go to the store to get apples. My friend told me to try zucchini, which i, like the OP, had an excess of. A quick google search provided this recipe and I\u2019m thrilled I picked this one. So good! Made it again for a pot luck and they were gone by the end. I had so many ask me for the recipe! By all means, with all that butter it better be good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-10-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"VickiWilliams"},"reviewBody":"I\u2019ve making this since it was first published. That\u2019s over 25 years. I make it every year. Joe, my significant other not big on cakes. This his birthday dessert. I\u2019ve had people who wouldn\u2019t eat anything made from zucchini but would scarf it down.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-08-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"TrishtheDish1"},"reviewBody":"I made this for a potluck after finding a humongous zucchini in my garden. I usually don't like to make \"mock\" dishes (why try to get something to taste like apples, just use real apples), but made this to feed the masses at a picnic. And I needed to do something with the gargantuan vegetable. It did taste like apples, in fact like apple crisp. But why shouldn't it? All of that sugar, flour and...1 1\/2 cups of BUTTER!! I made this once, but I doubt if I would again...I just don't see the need. Unless I grow another gigantic zucchini.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-08-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lynne stanley","givenName":"lynne","familyName":"stanley"},"reviewBody":"I have made this twice now and everyone has loved it. You really can't tell it is zucchini and not apples. I cut back a half of cup on the sugar, using 1 cup white sugar with 1\/2 brown sugar. I also cut back 1\/2 cup on the flour. An easy and quick recipe to put together. Love it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jazzzz"},"reviewBody":"OMG...this is better than apple cobbler. I made this for a potluck. And it was fabulous. Not knowing what I was making, my husband tasted it and thought it was apple cobbler, (he hates zucchinni) :) \u00a0\u00a0 It did turn out more like cobbler than squares or bars. However, had I refrigerated it before taking it to the potluck, it would have solidified more, to cut into squares. It was great!!! Thanks for sharing the recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CiCiB"},"reviewBody":"I made a half batch of this recipe last night. It worked very well in a 9x9 dish. The filling tasted enough like apple to fool the husband and the texture was tender crisp. I had worried it might be mushy, but was pleasantly surprised. The crust wasn't browned as nicely as I had hoped, but I will make this again!Thank you for sharing the recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-06-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"caclark"},"reviewBody":"This is the best recipe for zucchini that I have ever tasted. I love the muffins but everyone loved these. They really do taste like apples. I cut back some on the sugar in the crust (1\/2 cup) and think I will substitute two cups of oatmeal for two cups of flour next time. Great way to use all the zucchini we have this year.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-08-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"karenpearl"},"reviewBody":"Had the whole family fooled. They thought it was apples! A great dessert.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tlarsonmk"},"reviewBody":"Out of all the zucchini recipes I've used this tops them all!!As usual taste of home did it again. I have so much zucchini from my neighbor's garden and this is what we made along with the zucchini cobbler. my neighbor cut up 2 bags of zucchini for me and asked for another cobbler and dessert swuare. thank you again its a KEEPER","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"radkejen"},"reviewBody":"My family thought this was an apple dessert. So tasty and a great way to use my summer zucchini. I think that you could cut down on the crust a little, but it was so great! A new family favorite.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-07-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"harriet1"},"reviewBody":"You would think you are eating a baked apple dessert....you gotta try this! It is awesome warm and good after it cools...just like apple pie is. (If you are a vanilla ice cream on warm pie kind of person).I made the crust mixture and then I added about 3\/ 4 cup oatmeal to the crust mixture that was set aside to put on the top.You will need 2 BIG zucchinis to make a 9 x 13....you can cut recipe in half and make 8 x 8.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-07-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"connierecipes"},"reviewBody":"I was skeptical about these before I made them, so I cut the recipe in half and used an 8x8 pan. I wish I'd made the whole batch! They were outstanding. Everyone thought they had apples in them. I used very young zucchini. We fed them some to family, sent some home with a granddaughter, took some to a quilting group--everyone liked them. This recipe is a keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-07-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"wefarm2live"},"reviewBody":"This was a very tasty way to enjoy the bountiful zucchini! The only thing I may add next time are some oats in the topping.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-06-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"palandrome"},"reviewBody":"My wife and I were both amazed at how good this recipe was. She thought there were apples in it as it tasted like an apple cobbler. The only changes I made was using my Italian squash instead of zucchini and adding a little of my own dried hot pepper to the dry mix and the filling. As I am swimming in summer squash right now I will be making this again to share.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-08-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kitkat1988"},"reviewBody":"As with the others...I was a little unsure about the zucchini. My family likes zucchini bread, but not in any other form. I made this and didn't tell them it was zucchini--they loved it and couldn't believe it when I told them it was zucchini and not apples! I will definitely make this again. I will probably use coconut oil in place of butter and try to decrease the sugar by 1\/2 cup or so. It is delicious and is sure to become a family favorite!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cklentsch"},"reviewBody":"Very Yum! Worked great with yellow zucchini, suspect would with yellow squash, too. Full recipe leaves lots to share, halve if there are only a few of you so the crust doesn't get soggy before you have it all eaten. Will definately share recipe and make again. P.S. I called these \"Caramel Dessert Bars\" for my picky eaters and they were willing to try it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. You have to try these bars! CKL","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-10-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sugarlou"},"reviewBody":"I love this dessert. I have fooled many people with this one. My only issue is because of the juiciness of the filling, the crest gets really hard. Ohh so delicious though.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-12-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DeliciouslyResourceful_Gina"},"reviewBody":"Very good. As long as you peel the zucchini, everyone will think this is an apple dessert. Took this to a potluck and all ages loved it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JanMowbray"},"reviewBody":"This was pretty good, though - I'd rather it be a bit more crunchy. As a base it was good but would prefer a topping with oats and flour. It was still a good way to use up more zucchini, though.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"okcountrygirl"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is the ultimate zucchini recipe!! My 5 y\/o and I made it last night. She could hardly wait till it was cooled. Her exact words were \"Mama, I didn't know zucchini could taste so good....tastes just like apples\". I am going to can my zucchini using this recipe so we can have this dessert year round. Thank you for sharing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"2361","romance_copy_dek":"We planted one too many zucchini plants a few summers ago and harvested a lot of zucchini that year. 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