Calling all bakers! Get ready to embark on a delightful journey as we unveil the secrets behind creating the most irresistible pineapple almond bars. This classic treat, with its combination of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors, is a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the steps and techniques needed to achieve perfect pineapple almond bars every time. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the art of layering and baking, we'll provide you with all the essential tips and tricks to create a dessert that will leave your taste buds wanting more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's delve into the world of pineapple almond bar perfection.
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PINEAPPLE ALMOND BARS
From Cynthiana, Kentucky, Janice Smith shares the recipe for these yummy bar cookies. Oats and almonds are a crunchy complement to the sweet pineapple filling.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 1 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the flour, oats and brown sugar; cover and process until blended. Add butter and extract; cover and pulse until crumbly. Remove 1/2 cup crumb mixture to a bowl; stir in sliced almonds., Press remaining crumb mixture into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spread preserves over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ALMOND CHERRY PEPITA BARS
This completely plant based fruit-and-nut snack has a light and chewy texture that comes from brown rice cereal and syrup. Dried cherries give it a burst of sweet-tart flavor that is balanced by flaky sea salt, almonds and pepitas. Wrap them individually for a satisfying snack that can be made ahead and taken on the go or packed in school lunches.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch square glass baking dish with cooking spray. Line the bottom with a piece of parchment or waxed paper leaving a 4-inch overhang on two opposite sides and spray the paper with cooking spray.
- Put 1 cup of the rice cereal in a resealable plastic bag and crush to a fine powder with the back of the measuring cup. Combine the remaining 1 cup rice cereal, pepitas, almonds and cherries in a large bowl. Heat the rice syrup and almond butter in a small saucepan until warm and bubbling and remove from heat. Stir in the almond extract and salt, and pour into the nut mixture. Fold with a spatula until it is everything is moistened and well combined. Add the crushed rice cereal and continue to fold until evenly incorporated.
- Press the mixture very firmly and evenly into the prepared pan using the overhanging pieces of parchment to prevent sticking. Bake until beginning to brown, about 25 minutes. Cool 15 minutes on a wire rack, then press again to compact the mixture. Chill until firm but not completely set , about 45 minutes. Remove the block by the paper handles and invert onto a cutting board. Gently peel off the paper. Cut the block in half, then cut each half into 6 bars for 12 total. Refrigerate until fully set.
- Store the bars individually wrapped or layered between sheets of parchment or waxed paper in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The bars will soften up and become chewy as they come to room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 1.5 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 14 grams
PINEAPPLE BARS
Received this recipe in an email; the picture sold me. Could also add a little coconut to give it that "tropical" flavor. Posting for future use... *cooling time not included in prep/cooking times*
Provided by AZPARZYCH
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pineapple Filling:
- Mix 1 cup crushed pineapple and juice (8 1/4-ounce can), 1 cup sugar, 2 1/2 Tablespoons cornstarch, 1 Tablespoon butter, and 1 cup water in saucepan.
- Cook until thickened, cool.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Cream together shortening and sugar thoroughly.
- Stir in flour, baking soda and salt.
- Mix in rolled oats.
- Press and flatten half of the mixture over bottom of a 13 x 9 1/2 x 2 inch greased pan.
- Spread with cooled filling.
- Top with remaining crumb mixture, patting lightly.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- While warm cut into bars and remove from pan.
PINEAPPLE APRICOT BARS
A buttery crust holds an apricot and pineapple filling in this dessert. The recipe comes from a cruise. - Jane Bricker, Scottdale, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring the pineapple and apricots to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/2 cup sugar. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, cream butter and remaining sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in coconut and nuts. , Press 4 cups of the mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Spread hot pineapple mixture over crust; sprinkle with the remaining coconut mixture. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ALOHA PARADISE BARS
Prize-Winning Recipe 2006! Layer tropical pineapple, coconut and macadamia nuts to create a delightfully easy bar.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan.
- Bake 15 minutes. Sprinkle with baking chips, pineapple, coconut and nuts. Drizzle evenly with sweetened condensed milk.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Cool completely. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 2, ServingSize 1 Bar, TransFat 1/2 g
BERRY ALMOND BARS
Delicious bar cookie that uses white or vanilla chips in the batter. You can use any flavor of berry jam you'd like.
Provided by CONNIE
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Almond Dessert Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch square baking pan. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Remove from heat and add 1 cup vanilla chips, but do not stir.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs until foamy. Gradually mix in the sugar. Stir together the softened chips and butter, and blend into the egg mixture along with the almond extract. Combine the flour and salt; stir into the batter until just mixed. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown. In a small saucepan, over low heat, warm the jam to make it more liquid. Spread the jam over the warm crust. Stir the remaining cup of vanilla chips into the batter, then drop the rest of the batter by teaspoonfuls over the jam. Sprinkle with almonds.
- Bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center, comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 189.4 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
TOASTED ALMOND BARS
This recipe can be made either as blondies (for snacking), or as a tart (for dessert), simply by choosing a different baking pan. But try hard to resist eating either while still warm, as both are at their chewiest best when cooled completely and then refrigerated.
Provided by Doug in Manhattan
Time 3h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spread out almonds on a rimmed baking sheet or in a 9x13-inch pan.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place almonds in the preheating oven and toast for 10 to 12 minutes to heighten their flavor. Don't let them burn. Remove from the oven and transfer to a plate so they won't continue toasting. Set aside. Keep the oven on.
- Meanwhile, line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper that extends 2 inches on both sides of the pan. Center the paper across the loose bottom of the pan and clamp the ring closed over the paper and bottom. Grease springform pan and parchment paper. Refrigerate until needed.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Combine sugar, butter, and almond extract in a second bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy and the the sugar is no longer granular. Mix in egg and egg yolk until well combined. Add flour mixture and mix until well combined.
- Measure 1 cup toasted almonds and fold into the batter until evenly distributed. The batter will be thick. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula. Sprinkle remaining almonds across the top. Place springform pan on a baking sheet for easier handling and to catch any drips.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes. Remove from the oven and set pan on a cooling rack for 10 minutes.
- Unclamp the pan and carefully removing ring. Then carefully slide the hot metal pan bottom out from under the parchment, pulling the bottom in one direction with a potholder, and the parchment together in the opposite direction using a flap of parchment as the handle.
- Cool to room temperature on the parchment on the cooling rack, about 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled before cutting into bars, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 64.1 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 184.2 mg, Sugar 27.1 g
Tips:
- Use fresh pineapple. Fresh pineapple has a brighter flavor and more nutrients than canned pineapple. If you can't find fresh pineapple, use unsweetened canned pineapple instead.
- Toast the almonds. Toasting the almonds will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
- Use a quality cream cheese. A good cream cheese will make the bars richer and more flavorful.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the bars tough.
- Bake the bars until they are just set. Overbaking the bars will make them dry.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to hold their shape.
Conclusion:
Pineapple almond bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to bake sales. With their sweet and tangy flavor, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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