How fun to see the Apple Squares my mom made when we were growing up. I too have made them over the years and continue to do so to this day. But never heard of putting panko bread crumbs (or any type of crumb) in the bottom but is a great idea. I ice them with a powdered sugar glaze. It does sound like a lot of us have inherited this old recipe and continue to make it...a testament to the deliciousness of the Apple Squares. My mom used to make them for our school bake sales when I was a kid and people snapped them up right away! And...I did the same for my kids bake sales years ago. We always made these squares in a sided cookie sheet, which requires a larger crust recipe. Apple Squares...apple pie to eat out of hand and on the go...how can it get any better than that! I too also make pineapple squares and they are a huge hit, especially at the holidays. The crust is a bit different though as it has some yeast in it. You're the second person who's mentioned pineapple squares, Sandy. Is the filling made out of canned pineapple, or...? I like the crumbs in the bottom of the crust, as they absorb some of the apple juice and turn a bit soft/juicy themselves, while protecting the crust from becoming soggy. You're right, apple-pie-to-go - can't beat it! PJH

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