Best 5 Farmhouse Applesauce Bars Recipes

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Farmhouse applesauce bars are a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like your bars tart or sweet, with or without nuts, or with a variety of spices, there is a recipe out there for you. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can make a delicious batch of farmhouse applesauce bars that will be enjoyed by all.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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

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 BARS



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I ran across this recipe a few weeks ago in one of my cooking magazines and wanted to post them. You can either use the chunky applesauce or the regular applesauce in this recipe. It tastes great with both. PS. I made these this weekend for my son who just loves these, I made these with Splenda.

Provided by litldarlin

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 56 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
1 cup raisins
powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • In a bowl or other container, mix flour with baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
  • Stir in flour mixture.
  • Add applesauce, pecans and raisins and stir until blended.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Bake in preheated 350° oven 25 minutes, or until done.
  • Cool applesauce bars on rack then cut in 2-1/2 x 1-inch bars and sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 11.9, Sodium 39, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 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.

CHUNKY APPLESAUCE BARS



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

Provided by Domenica

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup softened butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup applesauce, best if using unsweetened homemade
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1/2 teaspoon allspice (optional)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons melted margarine
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  • (you can also use 9x13 but need to double the recipe).
  • 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 (and/or spices); stir into the applesauce mixture until well blended.
  • Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes (for 9/13 pan) or 35-40 minutes (for 9x9 pan) 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.
  • Other suggested toppings include using only powered sugar or a caramel frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.8, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 214, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 20, Protein 1.3

Tips:

  • Use fresh apples. Fresh apples will give your applesauce bars the best flavor. If you can, use a variety of apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
  • Peel and core your apples. This will help to ensure that your applesauce bars are smooth and free of lumps.
  • Cook your apples until they are soft. This will help to create a smooth and creamy applesauce.
  • Add spices to taste. Common spices used in applesauce bars include cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until they are golden brown. This will help to ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Applesauce 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 dessert, and they can also be served as part of a brunch or lunch menu. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be an applesauce bar recipe that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give applesauce bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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