When I pull out a recipe that a friend or family member has
shared, I always think about that person and the fun times we have had. It
seems an appropriate time of year to share Aunt Vilma Hill’s Pumpkin Squares
recipe.
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| Aunt Vilma (in pink sweater) with her loving family |
Vilma Maki Hill was the daughter of Emil and Eva Nara Maki. It wasn’t until she had passed away that we found out her
real name was Wilma. She did not like her name, and so at an
early age she decided she wanted to be called Vilma. Since her sisters were Vieno and Violet, Vilma’s choice of
name was accepted by family, friends and even her teachers! Our Aunt Vilma was quite a character;
she had a great sense of humor! We
miss her, but she remains close in our hearts through her wonderful recipes.
Pumpkin Squares
1 Cup four ¾
Cup white sugar
½ Cup oats ½
Tsp. salt
½ Cup brown sugar 1
Tsp. cinnamon
½ Cup butter ½
Tsp. ginger
2 Cup pumpkin ¼
Tsp cloves
1 – 12 oz Can
evaporated milk 2
Eggs
Topping
½ Cup chopped
walnuts 2
Tbsp butter
½ Cup brown sugar
Combine flour, oats, ½ cup brown sugar and ½ cup butter in a bowl. Mix
until crumbly. Pour into 13x9x2
pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
Combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, ¾ cup white sugar, salt and spices.
Pour into crust. Bake 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Combine chopped walnuts, ½ cup brown sugar and 2 tbsp butter. Sprinkle
over filling and bake an additional 15-20 minutes.
Note: Pumpkin Pie Spice can be substituted for spices. Eliminate walnuts from topping if
serving to those with allergies.
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