Chewy citrus and almond squares

ingredients

• Chewy citrus and almond squares

  • 150 gram butter, softened
  • 150 gram (about 2/3 cup) sugar
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 200 gram (about 1½ cups) flour

• Filling

  • 115 gram ground almonds
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, loosely packed
  • zest and juice of 1 orange, plus 1 lemon

method

• • 1

    Preheat oven to 150°C. Line a 23cm x 23cm tin with baking paper.

  • 2

    Cream the butter and sugar, then add ½ the egg and mix. Add the flour and combine.

  • 3

    Press half of the mixture firmly into the baking tin.

  • 4

    For the filling, mix all the ingredients together, then spread evenly over the base. Cover with the remaining mixture.

  • 5

    Glaze the top with the reserved beaten egg. Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is firm and golden.

  • 6

    Slice when cooled.

notes

• Glazing the top with egg wash gives this slice a beautiful golden shine – like a cheat’s baklava.