Best 7 Golden Apple Raisin Squares Recipes

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Golden apple raisin squares are a delectable treat that combines the sweetness of apples and raisins with a crispy, buttery crust. Originating from traditional American cuisine, these squares are a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making them a popular choice for potlucks, picnics, and dessert tables. With their simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, golden apple raisin squares are a great choice for home bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to try a new recipe or a novice seeking a beginner-friendly dessert, this article will guide you through the process of creating a batch of these delightful squares from scratch.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GOLDEN APPLE RAISIN SQUARES



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These squares are filled with apples and raisins mixed with applesauce, cinnamon and clove spices. They will add delicious flavor to any occasion!

Provided by Mott's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (3.9 ounce) container Mott's® Healthy Harvest Blueberry Delight Applesauce
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs, beaten
¾ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup canola oil
1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
⅓ cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil or coat an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and cloves in a large bowl.
  • Combine the eggs, applesauce, sugar, oil, and apple in a separate bowl, and whisk until well blended. Pour the liquid ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. Stir in the raisins. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Smooth with a rubber scraper.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 154.4 mg, Sugar 16.5 g

GOLDEN APPLE BUNDLES



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This recipe is an interesting way to use apples. I usually make them on Fridays, so when family and friends drop in on the weekend, I have a nice dessert to serve. They bake flaky and golden brown outside and moist inside. -Lila Eller, Everett, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups chopped peeled apples
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup raisins
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pastry for double-crust pie
Milk
Sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine apples, walnuts, brown sugar, raisins, flour, lemon zest and cinnamon; set aside. , Roll pastry to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 5-in. circles. Spoon about 1/4 cup apple mixture into center of each circle. Moisten edges of pastry with water. Fold over and seal edges with a fork. , Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 400° bake 10 minutes. Brush each with milk and sprinkle with sugar; return to oven for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GOLDEN RAISIN BUNS



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These delightful buns will remind you of old-fashioned cream puffs with a mild lemon flavor. They look appealing on a platter and sure get snatched up quickly. -Kathy Scott, Hemingford, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups hot water, divided
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
ICING:
1 tablespoon butter
4 to 5 teaspoons half-and-half cream
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, pour 1 cup of water over raisins; let stand for 5 minutes. Drain; set raisins aside. In a large saucepan, bring butter, sugar, salt and remaining water to a boil. Add flour all at once; stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from the heat; beat by hand for 2 minutes. , Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat until mixture is well blended, about 3 minutes. Stir in the raisins. Drop by tablespoons 2-in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack. , For icing, melt the butter in a small saucepan; stir in the cream. Remove from the heat; add sugar, lemon juice and vanilla. Spread on buns while still warm. Serve warm if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLE-RAISIN BARS



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Make and share this Apple-Raisin Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 12 bars, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups light brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups golden delicious apples, diced
3/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Liberally coat a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, blend together sugar, eggs, butter and vanilla for 3 minutes or until smooth.
  • Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture; mix for 2 minutes or until just incorporated.
  • Stir in diced apples and raisins and spread into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.5, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 239.5, Carbohydrate 61.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 42.4, Protein 3.6

RAISIN BARS



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If you're a fan of fig bars, these sweet treats will surely hit the spot.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

Unsalted butter, softened, for baking sheet
2 cups raisins (about 13 ounces)
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup apple cider
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
1 1/4 cups vegetable shortening
1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar
1 large egg
1 1/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 10-by-15-inch rimmed baking sheet. Line bottom with parchment paper, and butter parchment; set sheet aside.
  • Make filling: Pulse raisins and sugar in a food processor until almost pureed. Transfer to a saucepan. Whisk cornstarch into 1 cup cold water; whisk into raisin mixture. Stir in cider. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens and sugar has dissolved, about 6 minutes.Let cool completely.
  • Make dough: Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Put shortening in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed until smooth. Add brown sugar, and mix until pale and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add egg and vanilla, and mix until combined. Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture; mix until just combined. Mix in oats.
  • Press half the dough into prepared baking sheet. Spread raisin filling evenly over top of dough. Crumble remaining dough on top of filling using your fingers, gently pressing down so that topping covers filling. Bake, rotating sheet halfway through, until top is golden brown, about 35 minutes. Let cool completely in sheet on a wire rack. Cut into 2-inchsquares. Bars can be stored between layers of parchment in airtight containers at room temperature up to 5 days.

GOLDEN RAISIN BARS.



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This recipes comes from a box of sun-maid golden raisins. I'm going to make these next week or so.. This is a very Healthy..

Provided by prettypatty2000

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 25m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sun-maid golden raisin
1/4 cup sun-maid dried apricot, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Combine.oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and baking powder in a large bowl.
  • Mix. in butter with fingers or a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.Add golden raisins and apricots.
  • PAT mixture firmly into a ungreased 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool in pan 30 minutes. Cut into bars and cool completely. Remove from pan with metal spatula.
  • For a quick dessert. serve with vanilla ice cream or sandwich two cookies with ice cream and freeze.
  • Serve frozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.9, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 39.3, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 12.3, Protein 1.2

OATMEAL-RAISIN SQUARES



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This recipe for oatmeal-raisin squares is a delicious snack perfect for after school.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups Old-Fashioned Quaker Oatmeal
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups raisins
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, add oatmeal, flour, sugar, pecans, baking soda, and salt; stir to combine. Add melted butter and vanilla and stir to incorporate; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, combine raisins, 1/2 cup water, lemon zest, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and immediately reduce heat to a simmer; continue cooking for 2 minutes. Let cool slightly. Transfer mixture to the bowl of a food processor; process until almost smooth. If mixture is very liquid, strain through a fine mesh strainer, discarding liquid.
  • Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Transfer half the oat mixture to baking dish and press down, using your hands, to form an even layer. Using an offset spatula, spread raisin mixture over oat layer. Top with remaining oat mixture, pressing down to form an even layer.
  • Transfer to oven and bake until golden brown on top, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into 2-inch squares. Oatmeal-raisin squares may be stored, wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to 5 days.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples. This will give your squares a more complex flavor. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the squares tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Be patient when baking. The squares need to bake for at least 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Don't overbake, or the squares will be dry.
  • Let the squares cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to hold their shape.
  • Serve the squares with your favorite toppings. Some good options include whipped cream, ice cream, or a caramel sauce.

Conclusion:

Golden apple raisin squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They're made with a simple mixture of apples, raisins, sugar, and flour, and they're baked until golden brown. The squares are then cut into squares and served with your favorite toppings.

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