Best 2 Applesauce Raisin Bars Recipes

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Applesauce raisin bars are a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. They are made with a simple dough that is rolled out and filled with a mixture of applesauce, raisins, sugar, and spices. The bars are then baked until golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Applesauce raisin bars are a great way to use up leftover applesauce and they are also a perfect snack or dessert to take to a potluck or party.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

APPLESAUCE RAISIN BARS



Applesauce Raisin Bars image

Delicious bar cookie, moist and easy to make.

Provided by PJ's kitchen

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup shortening
.66 cup brown sugar
1 cup applesauce
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ cup raisins
3 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together shortening and brown sugar until smooth. Blend in the applesauce and egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice, stir into the applesauce mixture. Fold in raisins. Spread the batter evenly in to the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. To make frosting: Heat butter in a small saucepan until melted and golden brown. Blend in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Gradually stir in the milk until icing is smooth and spreadable. Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 8.7 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 87.1 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

RAISIN APPLESAUCE BARS & CARAMEL FROSTING RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Raisin Applesauce Bars & Caramel Frosting Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by tschnet1

Number Of Ingredients 15

Caramel Frosting:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup applesauce
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • For bars, beat butter, brown sugar, and egg. Stir in applesauce. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Gradually stir flour mixture into applesauce mixture until well combined. Stir in raisins. Spread batter into greased 8x8 pan and bake at 350 for about 20 minutes. Allow to cool. For frosting, melt butter in saucepan. Mix in milk and brown sugar. Increase heat to medium. When mixture starts to boil, continue cooking for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and beat in confectioner's sugar and vanilla. Add additional milk 1/2 tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency. Spread over cooled bars, slice, and serve.

Tips:

  • For a chewier bar, use old-fashioned oats instead of quick-cooking oats.
  • To make the bars more moist, add an extra 1/4 cup of applesauce.
  • If you don't have any raisins, you can substitute dried cranberries or chopped nuts.
  • For a sweeter bar, add an extra 1/4 cup of sugar.
  • To make the bars more tart, use Granny Smith apples instead of Honeycrisp apples.
  • Be sure to grease the baking pan well, or the bars will stick.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them, or they will fall apart.

Conclusion:

Applesauce raisin bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are moist, chewy, and full of flavor. Plus, they are a good source of fiber and nutrients. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack or dessert, give these applesauce raisin bars a try.

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