I made four apple pies yesterday but I still have apples left so I might just try this. But I have a question. Could I use a couple tablespoons of instant clearjel mixed into the sugar and skip the panko? I do have panko but I've been playing around with my instant clearjel and I am getting great results with it in all kinds of fruit fillings. I finally got an apple pie that cut into a fairly neat slice! I'd like to try the raisin squares. I used to love the ones by Nabisco (if I remember correctly) that my grandmother would buy for us when we were kids. Have not seen them around in years! Instant Clear Jel will thicken the filling, but not prevent the filling from possibly soaking into the lower crust as the panko or cornflake crumbs would do. Irene @ KAF

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