For those seeking a delectable treat that seamlessly blends the flavors of apples, warm spices, and a hint of sweetness, look no further than applesauce spice bars. These delightful bars, brought to life by the culinary expertise of Splenda, offer a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize taste buds and leave you craving more. Baked to perfection, these bars boast a moist and tender crumb, perfectly complemented by a delicate glaze that adds an extra layer of sweetness and shine. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this recipe will guide you through each step, ensuring success in creating these irresistible applesauce spice bars.
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APPLESAUCE BARS
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
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
SPICED SLOW COOKER APPLESAUCE
This easy and delicious spiced applesauce slow cooks to perfection. My kids and I came up with this recipe one fall weekend. It's a family favorite.
Provided by A.S.G.
Categories Side Dish Applesauce Recipes
Time 6h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine the apples and water in a slow cooker; cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Stir in the brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice; continue cooking another 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 7.7 mg, Sugar 34.4 g
APPLESAUCE SPICE BARS
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
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 SPICE BARS BY SPLENDA
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
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
APPLESAUCE BARS
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
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.
Tips:
- Use ripe apples for the best flavor. Overripe apples will give your applesauce a mushy texture, while underripe apples will be tart and not as sweet.
- Peel and core your apples before cooking them. This will help the applesauce to cook evenly and prevent the skins from adding a bitter flavor.
- Add a little bit of lemon juice or vinegar to the applesauce. This will help to brighten the flavor and prevent the applesauce from turning brown.
- Use a variety of spices to flavor your applesauce. Some popular choices include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice.
- Sweeten your applesauce to taste. You can use sugar, honey, or Splenda, depending on your dietary preferences.
- Cook the applesauce over low heat until it has reached your desired consistency. If you want a smooth applesauce, you can puree it with an immersion blender or a food processor.
- Serve your applesauce warm or cold. It can be enjoyed on its own, or it can be used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or yogurt.
Conclusion:
Applesauce spice bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick snack or a sweet dessert. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a batch of applesauce spice bars that will disappear quickly. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, try making a batch of these delicious bars. You won't be disappointed!
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