Blueberry and Peach Pie Cookie Bars

the basis for this recipe was published in a church cookbook about 30 years ago. it  is a family favorite . most fruit that you would use in a pie can be used. i  adjust the spices and sugar accordingly.

ingredients

jelly roll pan

fruit:
1 heaping quart fruit, for this i used half blueberries and half peaches
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

crust:
1/2 lb butter
3 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar

preheat oven to 400 degrees

 prepare fruit

 place crust ingredients in food processor or mix by hand with a fork

 place crumbs in jelly roll pan and press with fingers letting the crust creep up the edge

add the flour ,sugar, spices to the fruit and mix.

 spread the fruit mixture evenly on the crust

place in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 350 and continue baking for another 30 minutes

 

                                    enjoy!