Best 11 Apple Sauce Currant Spice Squares Recipes

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Apple sauce currant spice squares are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of apple, currant, and warm spices in a delicious pastry square. These squares are easy to make and can be enjoyed as a snack, dessert, or even breakfast. With their combination of sweet and tart flavors, these squares are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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APPLESAUCE SPICE BARS



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Applesauce bars with a creamy white frosting are moist and flavorful.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Bar     Apple     Fruit     Dessert

Yield 48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 17

Bars
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
1 large Land O Lakes® Egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
Frosting
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter softened
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Combine sugar, 1/3 cup butter and egg in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add all remaining ingredients except raisins. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Stir in raisins.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake 25-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Combine all frosting ingredients except pecans in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth.
  • Frost cooled bars; sprinkle with pecans. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 3 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 20 milligrams, Sodium 50 milligrams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 1 grams

APPLE SLICE SQUARES



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My mom has been making these since I was a kid, and they are the hit of every family get-together, from my brothers and sisters all the way down to the grandchildren; it is even spreading to my in-laws. Enjoy this family-favorite.

Provided by Fred

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup shortening
¼ cup water
2 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 apples - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, or more to taste
1 cup white sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk 2 cups flour and salt together in a bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture using a pastry blender or a fork until crumbly.
  • Whisk water, eggs, and lemon juice together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture until dough forms a ball. Split dough into halves; roll each half into about a 9x13-inch rectangle. Press 1 rectangle into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Place apple slices in a large bowl; add sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, and cinnamon. Toss apples to coat; spread over crust. Cover apple filling with remaining crust, piecing together any scraps to cover any holes. Cut several slits into top crust for ventilation while cooking.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are browned and crisp, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Cool to room temperature before cutting into squares, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 109.9 mg, Sugar 24 g

APPLESAUCE BARS



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Moist and spicy bar cookies with frosting. An easy and quick after school snack. Also goes great at carry-ins and bake sales. You can also just sprinkle with confectioners sugar instead of frosting.

Provided by Debbie Borsick

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup butter or margarine, softened
⅔ cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup applesauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar and egg until smooth. Stir in applesauce. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice; stir into the applesauce mixture until well blended. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Cool in the pan over a wire rack.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar and margarine. Stir in vanilla and milk until smooth. Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 162.4 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

GLAZED APPLE PIE SQUARES



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These apple squares are a good change from apple pie since they are glazed and a little bit sweeter. The dough is firm enough that you can eat them with your hands and are best when apples are in season. -Diane Turner, Brunswick, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1 egg, separated
3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup crushed cornflakes
9 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 10 medium)
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a measuring cup, combine egg yolk and enough milk to measure 1/3 cup. Gradually add to the flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. , Preheat oven to 350°. Divide dough in half. Roll one portion into a thin 15x10-in. rectangle. Transfer to the bottom of an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with cornflakes. , In a large bowl, combine apples, 1 cup sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon and nutmeg; toss to coat. Spoon over crust. , Roll remaining dough into a thin 15x10-in. rectangle; place over apple filling. Beat egg white; brush over pastry. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. Bake 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. , For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm pastry. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLESAUCE SPICE BARS



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Spicy applesauce bars teaming with nuts and chocolate morsels under a sweet cinnamon glaze

Provided by ReadySetEat

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 21

PAM® Baking Spray
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup Blue Bonnet®-stick, softened (1 cup = 2 sticks)
2 cups sweetened applesauce
1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk
4 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned rolled oats
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins, optional
2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup reduced fat (2%) milk
2 tablespoons Blue Bonnet®-stick, softened (2 tbsp = 1/4 stick)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch baking pan with baking spray. Beat granulated sugar, brown sugar and 1 cup Blue Bonnet in large bowl with electric mixer on medium-high speed until well blended. Add applesauce, buttermilk and eggs; mix well. Add flour, oats, baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and the nutmeg; beat until well blended. Stir in chocolate morsels and nuts. Add raisins, if desired. Spread in prepared pan.
  • Bake 25 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
  • Beat confectioners' sugar, milk, 2 tablespoons Blue Bonnet, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and the vanilla in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Spread over dessert. Let stand until glaze is firm. Cut into 48 bars to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @id https, Calories 175 calories

CUSTARDY APPLE SQUARES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 medium juicy, sweet apples, such as Gala orFuji, peeled
1/2 cup (68 grams) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup (67 grams) sugar
Pinch of fine sea salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
6 tablespoons whole milk at room temperature
2 tablespoons (1 ounce; 28 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional)

Steps:

  • Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Slice the apples from top to bottom using a mandoline, Benriner or a sharp knife, turning the fruit as you reach the core. The slices should be about 1/16 inch thick-elegantly thin, but not so thin that they're transparent and fragile. Discard the cores.
  • Whisk the flour and baking powder together in a small bowl.
  • Working in a large bowl with a whisk, beat the eggs, sugar and salt together for about 2 minutes, until the sugar just about dissolves and, more important, the eggs are pale. Whisk in the vanilla, followed by the milk and melted butter. Turn the flour into the bowl and stir with the whisk until the batter is smooth. Add the apples to the bowl, switch to a flexible spatula and gently fold the apples into the batter, turning everything around until each thin slice is coated in batter. Scrape the batter into the pan and smooth the top as evenly as you can-it will be bumpy; that's its nature.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until golden brown, uniformly puffed- make sure the middle of the cake has risen-and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer the cake to a rack and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes.
  • Using a long chefs knife, cut the cake into 8 squares in the pan (being careful not to damage the pan), or unmold the cake onto a rack, flip it onto a plate and cut into squares. Either way, give the squares a dusting of confectioners' sugar before serving, if you'd like.

APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH WALNUTS AND CURRANTS



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Categories     Cake     Mixer     Fruit     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Currant     Dried Fruit     Apple     Walnut     Fall     Birthday     Cinnamon     Clove     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

Cinnamon-Sugar Walnuts
1 egg white
1 cup large walnut pieces
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cake
1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium Jonagold apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 large egg
1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
1 cup dried currants
Icing
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup (packed) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 generous teaspoon dried currants

Steps:

  • For walnuts:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line large baking sheet with foil. Beat egg white in medium bowl until foamy. Mix in remaining ingredients. Spread walnuts in single layer on prepared sheet. Bake until walnuts are golden, about 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheet. Transfer walnuts to work surface and chop coarsely.
  • For cake:
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add all apples; cover and simmer until apples are juicy and almost tender, stirring occasionally, about 18 minutes. Uncover and simmer until almost all juices evaporate, about 6 minutes. Using potato masher, mash apples in pan. Cool.
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour two 8-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Whisk flour and next 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat remaining 3/4 cup butter and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Beat in half of flour mixture on low speed, then all of applesauce, then remaining flour mixture. Mix in 1 cup toasted walnuts and currants.
  • Divide batter between pans; smooth tops. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks 5 minutes. Turn cakes out onto racks and cool.
  • For icing:
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat to blend.
  • Place 1 cake layer on plate; spread 1/2 cup icing over top. Top with second cake layer. Spread remaining icing over top and sides of cake. Arrange cinnamon-sugar walnuts in ring 1/2 inch in from edge of cake. Sprinkle walnuts with currants. Chill cake until icing sets, about 30 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome and keep chilled. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

APPLESAUCE BARS



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These low-cholesterol applesauce bars couldn't be easier to make or better to eat! Applesauce creates a moist texture without the fat of oil, and sweet golden raisins compliment the cinnamon-spice flavor. -Stephanie Bosma, Madison, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 20 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup sugar
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup golden raisins
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons fat-free milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, applesauce and oil until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, nutmeg and cloves; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in raisins. , Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , In a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a glaze consistency. Spread over warm bars. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CURRANT SQUARES



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I have two Irish sisters inlaw and both say this is one of their favorite desserts. Especially when its make with home made flakey pastry

Provided by Marlitt

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 20 squares

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 ounces firm butter or 5 ounces margarine, grated
6 ounces flour
1 pinch salt
ice water
4 ounces butter
3 ounces sugar
8 ounces currants
1 pinch cinnamon
1 lemon, juice and rind of
1 large apple, grated
1 slice bread, crumbled

Steps:

  • To make pastry:.
  • Freeze butter or margarine for half an hour before grating.
  • Sift flour and salt, then add butter or margarine.
  • Mix into flour with palette knife.
  • Add iced water until a dough is formed. Wrap and chill in fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Put all filling ingredients into a saucepan and bring to boiling point.
  • Set aside to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 200°C/ 400°F Roll out half the pastry very thinly and line a Swiss roll tin.
  • Pour on currant filling, spreading evenly, then cover with the rest of the pastry.
  • Glaze with egg or milk and bake for 30 minutes or until light gold in colour.
  • Dust with caster sugar and cut into squares when cool.
  • Makes 20 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.1, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 27.6, Sodium 106.9, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 13.2, Protein 1.6

APPLESAUCE SPICE CAKE



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This recipe for applesauce spice cake is from "Entertaining," by Martha Stewart.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 3/4 cups cake flour
1 cup raisins
1 cup currants
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup thick applesauce, heated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a tube pan (Martha likes to use a gugelhupf mold).
  • Cream butter with sugar. Add egg and beat well.
  • Sift a bit of flour over the raisins, currants, and walnuts. (This prevents sinkage during baking.) Sift remaining flour with other dry ingredients. Beat into butter mixture, then stir in applesauce, and finally raisins, currants, and nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for approximately 40 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, cool in pan 5 minutes, and turn out onto rack to cool completely.

SPICED CURRANTS



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A spicily sweet preserve from the New England chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. While this recipe is written in an old-fashioned way, it is perfectly safe if processed using modern methods. If you are unfamiliar with these techniques, please go to http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can_home.html for the current information.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Berries

Time 1h45m

Yield 2 1/2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 lbs ripe currants
2 lbs sugar
1 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves

Steps:

  • Wash currants; stem and cook with the sugar and vinegar over low heat for an hour.
  • Add spices and continue cooking for 30 minutes.
  • Pour into sterilized jars and seal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2720.8, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 43.1, Carbohydrate 703, Fiber 33.1, Sugar 668.1, Protein 18.8

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your apple-currant squares. Use fresh, ripe apples and plump, juicy currants for the best flavor.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: When mixing the batter, be careful not to overmix it. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense texture. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Chill the Dough Before Baking: Chilling the dough before baking helps to prevent it from spreading too much in the oven. This will result in a more evenly baked square.
  • Bake the Squares Until Golden Brown: Bake the squares until they are golden brown on top. This indicates that they are cooked through and ready to be enjoyed.

Conclusion:

Apple-sauce currant-spice squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their sweet and tangy flavor, these squares are perfect for any occasion, from a casual brunch to a festive holiday party. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying dessert, give these squares a try. You won't be disappointed!

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