Best 6 Caramel Applesauce Recipes

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Caramel applesauce is a delightful treat that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apples with the rich, buttery goodness of caramel. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a special dessert to serve at your next gathering, caramel applesauce is sure to satisfy. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and unique dish that will tantalize your taste buds.

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CARAMEL FROSTING APPLESAUCE CAKE



Caramel Frosting Applesauce Cake image

This cake is equally as good for desert and breakfast.....I love it as a coffee cake! It is a bit sweet, but heh....you only live once, right!? Start the frosting just before the cake comes out of the oven, because it has to cool before adding the sugar.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h30m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups applesauce
1 (15 ounce) package raisins
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Cream the butter (1 cup) for the cake; gradually add 2 cups sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Combine flour and next 6 cake ingredients in a bowl. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the applesauce, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix after each addition,
  • Stir in raisins and pecans.
  • Pour batter into a greased and floured 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Bake at 325 degrees for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
  • Frosting:.
  • Combine the brown sugar, butter, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Add milk; cook over low heat 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and let cool.
  • Add powdered sugar, and beat with a wooden spoon to spreading consistency.

APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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This is so tasty - it is made in the slow cooker so start this when dinner is getting started and it should be ready shortly after ... I got this recipe from Family Circle.

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup light-brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
bottled caramel sauce, whipped topping and pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • Coat slow cooker bowl with nonstick cooking spray. Place 1 long sheet of nonstick foil in bottom of slow cooker bowl, with ends hanging over handles.
  • Whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  • Beat together butter and brown sugar on high speed for 1 minute. Beat in egg. Scrape down sides of bowl and, on low speed, beat in buttermilk (mixture will look curdled). Beat in applesauce. Add flour mixture to bowl and beat on low speed until combined.
  • Spread batter into slow cooker. Place a clean dish towel over slow cooker then put cover on top. Cook on HIGH for 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 hours or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Use foil handles to lift cake out of slow cooker. Cut into slices. Garnish with caramel sauce, whipped topping and pecans, if desired.

FIRST PRIZE APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING



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This is a sinfully sweet and rich cake! It's a little time-consuming, but so worth it. Prep time is an estimate.

Provided by Whisper

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 9x13 pan

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups sifted flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup salad oil
2 cups sugar
3 cups unsweetened applesauce, heated
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, soda, salt, spices and cocoa.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine oil and sugar.
  • Beat until well blended.
  • Stir in hot applesauce and blend thoroughly.
  • Add dry ingredients, blending well.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Turn batter into well greased and floured 9" x 13" pan.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes; then reduce temperature to 375 degrees and bake about 15 minutes longer.
  • Cool completely.
  • Caramel Frosting:
  • Melt 1/2 c butter in sauce pan over low heat.
  • Stir in 1 c brown sugar, firmly packed, and 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil hard for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in 1/4 c milk.
  • Return pan to heat and bring to a full boil.
  • Remove from heat; cool to lukewarm.
  • Stir in 2 c confectioner's sugar, and beat until smooth.
  • If frosting is too thick, beat in a little milk.

CARAMEL APPLESAUCE BARS



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Tastes a lot like the caramel apple bread I make in the Fall...without the trip to the orchard! Because these bars use applesauce, they're a snap to whip up any time of year! Moist and delicious with a caramel-y glaze.

Provided by cindy sandberg

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 19

BARS:
3/4 c whole wheat, white whole wheat or oat flour
1/2 c ap flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c butter(or light olive oil, coconut oil, or grapeseed oil)
1/2 c brown sugar(i used demerra sugar)
1/2 c honey
2 eggs
1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 optional add-inns: 1 peeled and finely diced apple and/or 1/2 c raisins and/or 1/2 c nuts
CARAMEL GLAZE:
2 1/2 Tbsp butter
2 1/2 Tbsp cream or half and half
1/3 c brown sugar(i used demerra)
1 tsp pure maple syrup or honey

Steps:

  • 1. Grease a 9x13 pan. Preheat oven to 350F.
  • 2. Combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  • 3. In a med. saucepan, melt the butter. Add the sugar and honey and whisk until smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk in the eggs, one at at time until well combined. Add the applesauce and vanilla and stir well.
  • 4. Dump the dry ingredients into the pan with the wet and stir gently to combine. Spread batter in pan and bake for 20-25 min. until cake is starting to pull away from sides of pan, and toothpick tests done. Remove to rack to cool.
  • 5. Make the glaze: Melt the butter, then add the remaining ingrdients. Heat and whisk until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring often for 5 minutes. Pour hot glaze over bars, spreading evenly with a metal spatula. Allow bars to finish cooling, then cut into squares.

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.

CARAMEL APPLESAUCE



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This is based on Martha Stewart's recipe. I like to make this in my 12" cast iron skillet for an old-fashioned, homey feel.

Provided by Marie Nixon

Categories     Apple

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 apples (combination of Granny Smith, McIntosh, Fuji, any good baking apple)
1 lemon, juice of
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Peel, core and slice the apples into eights. Aim to keep the slices all about the same size so they cook at the same rate.
  • In a large bowl, toss all the apple slices with the lemon juice and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large skilled over medium-high heat. Sprinkle sugar over melted butter and cook until sugar begins to brown.
  • Add apples. Cover with lid, if desired, and cook until they turn golden brown and are soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in cinnamon and salt; remove skillet from heat.
  • Place apple mixture in the bowl of a food processor; process to desired smoothness. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 41.6, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 31.3, Protein 0.5

Tips:

  • Choose firm, crisp apples for the applesauce. This will help the applesauce retain its shape and texture.
  • Peel and core the apples before cooking them. This will help the applesauce to have a smooth texture.
  • Use a variety of apples to create a more complex flavor profile. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn apples.
  • Add spices to the applesauce to taste. Some popular options include cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • To make a caramel applesauce, simply add some brown sugar and butter to the applesauce while it is cooking.
  • Applesauce can be served warm or cold. It can also be used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal.

Conclusion:

Applesauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Applesauce can be made with a variety of different apples and spices, so there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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