Chewy Caramel Peach Squares With Pecans

Directions

1. Use mixer to cream sugar, butter and generous dash of salt. Add in 1 c. flour and mix till just combined. Reserve about 1/2 c. mix for topping. Chill till ready to use. Spoon remaining mix into greased 9-inch square baking pan, distributing as proportionately as possible. Press dough into thin, even layer using a piece of plastic wrap or possibly wrapping hand in small plastic food bag. Bake at 350 degrees till lightly browned, about 15 min.
2. Combine 2 Tbsp. flour, sugar, dash of salt and cinnamon in 1-qt bowl. Toss peach slices with flour mix. Closely overlap peach slices over slightly cooled crust. Use all peach slices. They will cook down. Crumble reserved topping proportionately over peaches. In bowl beat egg white with a fork till frothy. Dab crumbs and surface with egg white. Scatter pecans over top. Bake at 350 degrees till lightly browned, about 50 min. Cold completely on rack, then chill till chilled.
3. Cut chilled pastry into quarters, transfer quarters to cutting board and cut each into 4 squares. Serve chilled.
4. Makes 16 (2 1/4 inch) squares.