Best 5 Applesauce Walnut Squares With A Streusel Topping Recipes

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Applesauce walnut squares with a streusel topping are a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This delicious dessert features layers of applesauce, walnuts, and a sweet streusel topping, all baked together until golden brown. Whether you are looking for a simple dessert to make for a family gathering or a special treat to impress your friends, these applesauce walnut squares are sure to be a hit. With their perfect combination of flavors and textures, they are sure to become a favorite in your household.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

APPLESAUCE WALNUT BARS



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Very moist and chewy!

Provided by Marsha Dill

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup shortening
1 ¼ cups white sugar
2 eggs
½ cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  • Melt chocolate in the microwave or in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir frequently until smooth. Remove from heat, and let cool.
  • Cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, stirring constantly until well blended. In a separate bowl, mix together applesauce, melted chocolate and vanilla. Add to the egg mixture, stirring until smooth.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually stir into the batter. Fold in chopped walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 25.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

APPLE SQUARES



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Apples, nuts and cinnamon make these bars delicious. They hardly last a day at my house!

Provided by BarbiAnn

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter or margarine, melted
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped apple
½ cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch pan. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together melted butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of white sugar with a wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture until just combined, then stir in the apples and walnuts. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. In a cup or small bowl, stir together the remaining cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle over the top of the bars.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in preheated oven; finished bars should spring back when lightly touched. Cool in the pan, and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 93.8 mg, Sugar 15.2 g

APPLESAUCE & WALNUT SQUARES WITH A STREUSEL TOPPING



Applesauce & Walnut Squares With a Streusel Topping image

Autumn is the time of harvest, gathering together, and baking your family and friends delicious comfort foods like stews, hearty soups, breads, pies, cakes and cookies. Like many cooks and bakers, there is no better season than autumn to spend time in your warm, cozy kitchen when there are leaves falling outdoors and nature is spreading a pallet of color. In our home the crisp autumn weather means it's time for mom's applesauce bars! These soft cake-like squares are full of flavor - apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, and allspice. The walnuts and raisins add a surprise in every bite. They are terrific as is and even better with the streusel topping. Serve these moist, spicy treats to the kids with milk and to the grown-ups with mulled cider, hot coffee, or even a little brandy. DELICIOUS AUTUMN!

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 37m

Yield 48 squares

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup moist golden raisin (optional)
1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold butter (stick not spread)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch jelly-roll pan with foil, letting it extend above pan at the ends.
  • Grease foil in the pan with oil or margarine.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients except the flour, walnuts and raisins. With mixer on medium speed, blend ingredients.
  • Switch mixer to low speed and beat in the flour - just until blended.
  • Fold walnuts and raisins (optional) into the batter. Turn into the prepared pan. Set aside.
  • Make the streusel topping: Put brown sugar, flour, butter (cut into small pieces), cinnamon and nutmeg into a large mixing bowl. Stir with a fork until crumbly; add walnuts.
  • Sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Remove pan to a wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes. Refrigerate for about 2 hours for easy cutting.
  • Lift foil by ends onto a cutting board. Cut into squares; discard foil.
  • Serve with coffee, tea, milk or mulled cider. These are also awfully good with a little scoop of ice cream and a glass of warmed brandy.
  • Cook's Tip: If desired, sprinkle with confectioners sugar instead of streusel.
  • Storing Tip: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.8, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 14, Sodium 53.9, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 9.1, Protein 1.8

APPLESAUCE STREUSEL MUFFINS



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One day when I didn't have apples for my favorite dessert recipe, I used applesauce instead. I also put the batter in muffin cups so the men working cattle at our place could easily eat these treats in the field. -Beverly Medalen, Willow City, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
FILLING:
3/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
STREUSEL TOPPING:
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon butter, softened

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine cake mix, flour, eggs, water and oil. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Fill paper-lined muffin cups one-third full. Combine the filling ingredients; place 2 tablespoonfuls in the center of each muffin cup. Top with remaining batter. Combine the topping ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle over batter., Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts :

APPLESAUCE STREUSEL CAKE



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The aroma is simply sinful that will fill your house while this is baking. And the taste, oh yum. Dont let the long list of ingredients throw you off, it's very easy to put together and well worth it! Enjoy!

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 2/3 cups cake flour (or 1 1/2 cups all purpose)
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup applesauce
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 large egg
1/4 cup cake flour (or all purpose flour)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash fresh nutmeg (1/8 tsp)
4 tablespoons cold butter
1/4 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 inch round springform pan or an 8 inch square metal pan with flour-added cooking spray.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly stir together flour, soda, cinnamon, allspice and brown sugar; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix melted butter, applesauce, sour cream, vanilla and egg.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the liquid ingredients and stir until mixed. Pour into pan.
  • Make streusel. In a mixing bowl or food processor, mix together all dry ingredients then cut in butter.
  • Sprinkle over top of cake.
  • Sprinkle nuts over top of streusel.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown around edges.
  • Cool slightly. Remove sides of pan and cut into triangles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.5, Fat 29.4, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 97, Sodium 452.4, Carbohydrate 86.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 44.7, Protein 5.6

Tips:

  • Prep your Ingredients: Before you start baking, measure and prep all your ingredients to ensure a smooth and efficient baking process.
  • Soften Your Butter: Softened butter is easier to mix and will allow your ingredients to blend more evenly. If you forget to take the butter out ahead of time, you can soften it quickly in the microwave or by placing it in a warm water bath.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing can cause your batter or dough to become tough. Mix only until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Chill Your Dough: Chilling your dough before baking helps it to hold its shape and prevents it from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake at the Right Temperature: Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking. If your oven is too hot, your baked goods may burn or overcook. If it's too cool, they may not cook through properly.
  • Don't Open the Oven Door: Opening the oven door during baking can cause the temperature to drop, which can affect the texture and quality of your baked goods. Only open the door when necessary, such as to check on the progress of your baking.

Conclusion:

Baking is a fun and rewarding experience, but knowing some basic tips and tricks can help you achieve even better results. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced baker, following these tips will help you create delicious and impressive baked goods that everyone will love. So, preheat your oven, put on your apron, and let's get baking!

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