Dessert

August 29, 2016

Chewy citrus and almond squares

The chewy texture and hit of citrus in this slice makes it perfect for lunch boxes or to share with friends over a cuppa

Chewy citrus and almond squares

Makes 16 slice

Cook

30M

Nici Wickes

Ingredients

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.

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

Note

Nici Wickes