Best 5 Apple Butter Bars With Cinnamon Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible flavors of fall with our delectable Apple Butter Bars, a symphony of sweet and tangy notes. These delectable treats are crafted with a tender and moist oat crust, a layer of velvety apple butter filling, and a luscious cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Each bite offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making these bars a true delight for any occasion. In addition to the classic Apple Butter Bars, this article presents a collection of equally tantalizing recipes that explore variations on this beloved dessert. Discover the delightful Apple Butter Blondies, featuring a chewy and golden base topped with a generous layer of apple butter and a sprinkling of chopped pecans. For a burst of citrusy goodness, try the Lemon Apple Butter Bars, where the tang of lemon zest and juice complements the sweetness of apples. And for those who love a rich and indulgent treat, the Apple Butter Cheesecake Bars are an absolute must-try, combining a creamy cheesecake filling with a swirl of apple butter and a graham cracker crust. These recipes offer a range of options to suit every taste and preference, ensuring that you'll find the perfect apple butter bar to satisfy your cravings.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE BUTTER BARS



Apple Butter Bars image

Moist bars drizzled with icing.

Provided by Rosina

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 egg
¾ cup apple butter
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon apple pie spice
1 cup raisins
1 cup confectioners' sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
  • Beat butter or margarine until creamy. Add half of the flour, the brown sugar, white sugar, egg, apple butter, baking soda and the apple pie spice. Beat together until well blended. Beat in remaining flour and stir in raisins. Spread in prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or till toothpick in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack. Drizzle with icing. Cut into bars.
  • To Make Icing: Mix 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and 1 - 2 tablespoons milk. Mix to drizzling consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 80.5 mg, Sugar 24.3 g

APPLE CINNAMON BARS



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Sweet apples and cinnamon baking chips make a delicious combo in this tempting bar.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup apple butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped peeled apple (1 medium)
1 cup cinnamon-flavored baking chips (from 10-oz bag)
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add apple butter, eggs and vanilla; beat until well blended.
  • On low speed, beat in flour, baking soda and salt until well blended. Stir in apple and cinnamon chips. Spread batter in pan.
  • Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until edges begin to pull away from sides of pan and top is evenly browned. Cool in pan on cooling rack at least 1 hour.
  • In small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle glaze over bars. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

APPLE BUTTER BARS WITH CINNAMON FROSTING



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My love of apple butter started as a kid. One bite of this moist cake and so many childhood memories came flooding back. Thanks to the addition of cinnamon and lots of vanilla, the icing is so good - definitely worthy of sampling with a spoon. And the smell while this baked... you're going to wish you could bottle it up. It's...

Provided by Darla Hill

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 c sugar
1 c vegetable oil
2 c apple butter
4 eggs
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
CINNAMON FROSTING
2 c powdered sugar
1/3 c butter
3 oz package of cream cheese softened
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 Tbsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350.
  • 2. Measure all ingredients except for frosting into a large mixing bowl and beat on low speed until moistened. Then at medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • 3. Pour into greased 11x13 pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center come out clean. Cool completely.
  • 4. To prepare the frosting, add ingredients to a bowl and mix until light and fluffy.
  • 5. Spread with frosting. Cut into 48 bars.

CINNAMON-APPLE BARS WITH ICING



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Cinnamon-spiced apple slices are layered between a soft golden crust and a crumb topping, drizzled with icing. Tastes exactly like apple pie, only in bar form! This recipe is my most famous of all!

Provided by AHOTA84

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 large egg yolks, beaten
1 cup unsalted butter, cubed
4 medium baking apples, peeled and sliced
¾ cup white sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt for crust in a bowl. Cut butter into the mixture with 2 knives or a pastry blender until crumbly; do not overmix. Stir in egg yolks. Press 1/2 of the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking pan, and set the remainder aside for the topping.
  • Prepare filling: Mix apple slices with sugar, flour, and cinnamon until coated. Layer apples overlapping evenly on top of the crust. Drizzle any remaining juices from the apple mixture over top for added sweetness. Crumble the remaining crust mixture over the apples.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sides are bubbly and top is golden brown, about 40 minutes.
  • While the bars are baking, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for icing together.
  • Remove bars from the oven and immediately drizzle icing over top. Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes, before slicing into 12 bars and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1 calories, Carbohydrate 50.7 g, Cholesterol 74.9 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 122.1 mg, Sugar 30.9 g

OATMEAL AND APPLE BUTTER BARS



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This is one of my newly adopted recipes. I tossed this together tonight while fixing dinner. Very quick and easy dessert. I used regular apple butter, but no added sugar apple butter could be used as well.

Provided by foxysnana

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 16 Bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, softened to room temperature
1 cup apple butter

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, combine oats, flour, sugar, salt and cinnamon.
  • Add butter and beat with electric mixer on low until mixture is crumbly.
  • Pat half of the mixture, about 2 cups into baking pan.
  • Spread apple butter evenly over crumb layer.
  • Sprinkle remaining crumbs over apple butter and press down gently.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden.
  • Transfer pan to wire rack and cool completely.
  • Cut into 16 bars.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a variety of apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Fuji.
  • If you don't have apple cider, you can substitute apple juice or water.
  • Be sure to cook the apple butter until it is thick and bubbly, so that it will set properly in the bars.
  • If you want a more intense apple flavor, you can add a teaspoon of apple pie spice to the batter.
  • For a gooey, caramel-like frosting, be sure to use full-fat cream cheese.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use a 8x11 inch pan, but you may need to adjust the baking time.

Conclusion:

Apple butter bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple batter that is topped with a thick layer of apple butter and a creamy cinnamon frosting. These bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

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