Best 6 Applesauce Spice Bars Recipes

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Applesauce spice bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. These tasty treats are moist and flavorful, with a cake-like texture and a sweet and tangy filling. They are also incredibly versatile and can be customized to your liking, making them a great option for any baker, regardless of their skill level. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a special dessert to impress your friends and family, applesauce spice bars are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

CREAMY ICED APPLESAUCE BARS



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Like smooth apple sherbet without the bite, this unique dessert will charm your taste buds! A perfect summer treat. Do not leave out the poppy seeds. Serve with a dollop of dulce de leche!

Provided by idahoo

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups applesauce
½ cup milk
½ cup warm water
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds, or more to taste
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
¼ cup dulce de leche, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Blend applesauce, milk, warm water, orange juice, poppy seeds, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a blender until smooth. Pour into a loaf pan, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze until very cold, at least 1 to 2 hours. Cut into squares or bars and top with a dollop of dulce de leche.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 4.9 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 56.6 mg, Sugar 38.2 g

APPLESAUCE SPICE BARS



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Make and share this Applesauce Spice Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h55m

Yield 32 bars

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon brandy (optional) or 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)
1 baking apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced (Rome or Cortland)
1/2 cup raisins (dark or golden)
2 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Position oven rack in center; preheat oven to 350°; butter a 13 x 9 inch baking pan, line bottom with parchment paper, butter the paper and dust the inside of the pan with flour; tap out the excess flour and put the pan on a baking sheet.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt together.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat; add in the brown sugar and stir with a whisk until it is melted and the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute; remove pan from the heat.
  • Still working in the saucepan, whisk in the eggs one at a time, mixing until they are blended.
  • Add in the applesauce, vanilla, and applejack; whisk until the ingredients are incorporated and the mixture is once again smooth.
  • Switch to a rubber spatula and gently stir in the dry ingredients, mixing only until they disappear, then mix in the apple, raisins and nuts.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
  • Bake for 23-25 minutes or until the bars just start to pull away from the sides of the pan and a knife comes out clean.
  • Transfer the baking pan to a rack and let cake cool while you make the glaze.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the cream, sugar, butter, and corn syrup; put pan over medium heat and bring mixture to a boil, whisking frequently.
  • Adjust the heat so the glaze simmer, and cook, whisking frequently for 5 minutes; remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Turn the bars out onto a rack, remove the paper and invert the bars onto another rack, so they are right side up.
  • Slide the parchment paper under the rack to serve as a drip catcher.
  • Grab a long metal icing spatula and pour the hot glaze over the bars, using the spatula to spread it evenly over the cake.
  • Let them cool to room temperature before you cut them.
  • Cut into 32 rectangles, each about 2 ¼ x 1 ½ inches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.9, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 49.4, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 11.8, Protein 1.1

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.

APPLESAUCE SPICE BARS BY SPLENDA



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Make and share this Applesauce Spice Bars by Splenda recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 42 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup Splenda granular
3 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat butter with SPLENDA® Granulated until light; beat in eggs, one at a time.
  • Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; stir into butter mixture alternately with applesauce, making two additions of each.
  • Stir in raisins and walnuts. Scrape into greased 13 X 9 inch (3 L) metal cake pan. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for about 40 minutes or until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool; cut into bars. 42 bars.
  • The Canadian Living Test Kitchen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 20.9, Sodium 79, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 1.6

Tips:

  • To ensure even baking, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the butter into small pieces for easier incorporation into the flour mixture.
  • For a more intense apple flavor, use a variety of apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
  • If you don't have applesauce on hand, you can make your own by peeling and coring 3-4 apples, then simmering them in a pot with a little water and sugar until they become soft and can be mashed.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice to suit your taste preferences.
  • For a crispier topping, sprinkle some extra brown sugar and chopped nuts over the bars before baking.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting and serving for a cleaner presentation.

Conclusion:

Applesauce spice bars are a delightful and easy-to-make treat that combines the flavors of apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and warm your soul. With their moist, flavorful interior and crispy topping, they're a classic dessert that everyone will enjoy. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, give this recipe a try and experience the goodness of homemade applesauce spice bars.

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