1 1/4 c. flour (no salt rising)
1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1/2 c. soft butter
20 oz. pkg. strawberries or raspberries (frozen), thawed
3/4 c. pecans or walnuts
2 eggs
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla extract
whipped cream or ice cream

You will need a 13 x 9-inch pan.

Combine 1 cup flour, confectioners sugar and butter; blend well. Press mixture into bottom of pan.

Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes. Cool.

Drain berries, reserved liquid for sauce. Spoon berries over crust. Sprinkle with nuts. Beat eggs with sugar in small mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add salt, 1/4 cup flour, baking powder and vanilla extract; blend well. Pour over nuts.

Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown. Cool. Cut into squares. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream and some sauce strewn over.

Strawberry or Raspberry Sauce:

1/2 c. water
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. lemon juice

Combine water, reserved berry liquid, sugar and cornstarch in saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and clear. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

May make ahead and even freeze.