Best 11 Applesauce Spice Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful aroma and taste of Applesauce Spice Bars, a classic treat that combines the comforting flavors of applesauce, warm spices, and a hint of citrus. These delectable bars feature a moist and tender crumb, studded with plump raisins and crunchy walnuts, all enveloped in a sweet and tangy glaze. Embark on a culinary journey with three irresistible variations: the classic Applesauce Spice Bars, a delectable Chocolate Chip Applesauce Spice Bars, and a unique Lemon Applesauce Spice Bars. Each variation offers a distinct flavor profile, ensuring an unforgettable baking experience. Let's dive into the world of Applesauce Spice Bars and explore the secrets behind their irresistible charm.

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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.

APPLESAUCE SPICE BARS



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Spicy applesauce bars teaming with nuts and chocolate morsels under a sweet cinnamon glaze

Provided by ReadySetEat

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 21

PAM® Baking Spray
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup Blue Bonnet®-stick, softened (1 cup = 2 sticks)
2 cups sweetened applesauce
1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk
4 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned rolled oats
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins, optional
2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup reduced fat (2%) milk
2 tablespoons Blue Bonnet®-stick, softened (2 tbsp = 1/4 stick)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch baking pan with baking spray. Beat granulated sugar, brown sugar and 1 cup Blue Bonnet in large bowl with electric mixer on medium-high speed until well blended. Add applesauce, buttermilk and eggs; mix well. Add flour, oats, baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and the nutmeg; beat until well blended. Stir in chocolate morsels and nuts. Add raisins, if desired. Spread in prepared pan.
  • Bake 25 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
  • Beat confectioners' sugar, milk, 2 tablespoons Blue Bonnet, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and the vanilla in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Spread over dessert. Let stand until glaze is firm. Cut into 48 bars to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @id https, Calories 175 calories

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

SPICED PUMPKIN BARS



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These bars are moist, with bold pumpkin and spice flavors. When I want to lower the cholesterol, I use egg whites in place of the eggs.-Richard Case, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 32 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
4 large eggs
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin and applesauce. Stir into the dry ingredients., Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack before cutting. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLESAUCE SPICE BARS



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Went to an auction and found this old tin recipe box with hand written recipes and some clipped from various places. This one sounded pretty good.

Provided by virginia duncan

Categories     Cakes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c applesauce
2/3 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 c vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 c bisquick baking mix
1/4 c butter
2 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 or 2 Tbsp hot water
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 c chopped nutes

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350. Grease oblong pan, 13x9x2
  • 2. Beat applesauce, brownsugar, oil, and eggs in large bowl at medium speed. For about 1 minute.
  • 3. Stir in baking mix, pumpkin pie spice, and nuts. Pour into prepared pan evenly.
  • 4. Bake for 25 minutes or until toothpick is clean when inserted. Cool
  • 5. Prepare Browned Butter Glaze: Heat butter over low heat until golden brown; remove from heat. Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla. Stir in water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until smoothe and of desired consistency.
  • 6. Spread on cooled cake. Cut into bars, about 3x1 inch.

APPLESAUCE SPICE BARS



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From the Blue Bonnet Margarine website. Posting for safe keeping. This makes a very large pan ( 15 x 10 x 1) I have not made them yet. Times are approxmate and does not include cooling time. NOTE: Zaar will not let me do this oats , quick cooking or old fashioned rolled . So use whatever one you want.

Provided by wicked cook 46

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

cooking spray
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup margarine, softened
2 cups sweetened applesauce
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
4 eggs
4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups oats, quick-cooking
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup semisweet chocolate morsel
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
glaze
2 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup reduced-fat milk (2%)
2 tablespoons margarine, softened (2 tbsp = 1/4 stick)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Spray 15x10x1-inch baking pan with baking spray.
  • Beat granulated sugar, brown sugar and 1 cup margarine in large bowl with electric mixer on medium-high speed until well blended.
  • Add applesauce, buttermilk and eggs; mix well.
  • Add flour, oats, baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and the nutmeg; beat until well blended.
  • Stir in chocolate morsels and nuts. Add raisins, if desired.
  • Spread in prepared pan.
  • Bake 25 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
  • GLAZE:.
  • Beat confectioners' sugar, milk, 2 tablespoonsmargarine, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and the vanilla in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  • Spread over dessert.
  • Let stand until glaze is firm.
  • Cut into 48 bars to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.6, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 18, Sodium 165.2, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 16.9, Protein 3.3

SPICED PUMPKIN-APPLESAUCE BARS



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The applesauce mixed with the pumpkin makes these bars moist and adds to the flavor, you may frost them if desired :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups white sugar (or 3/4 cup white sugar and 3/4 cup brown sugar)
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
4 eggs
1 3/4 cups pumpkin (cooked or canned)
1 cup unsweetened applesauce

Steps:

  • set oven to 350 degrees.
  • set oven rack to second lowest position.
  • grease a 15x10 baking sheet.
  • in a bowl, sift all dry ingredients.
  • in another bowl, combine eggs, pumpkin and applesauce; mix well.
  • stir into the dry ingredients.
  • spread into prepared baking sheet.
  • bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • cool, sprinkle with icing sugar.
  • cut into bars.

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 SPICE BARS



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

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h55m

Yield 32 bars

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon brandy (optional) or 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)
1 baking apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced (Rome or Cortland)
1/2 cup raisins (dark or golden)
2 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Position oven rack in center; preheat oven to 350°; butter a 13 x 9 inch baking pan, line bottom with parchment paper, butter the paper and dust the inside of the pan with flour; tap out the excess flour and put the pan on a baking sheet.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt together.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat; add in the brown sugar and stir with a whisk until it is melted and the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute; remove pan from the heat.
  • Still working in the saucepan, whisk in the eggs one at a time, mixing until they are blended.
  • Add in the applesauce, vanilla, and applejack; whisk until the ingredients are incorporated and the mixture is once again smooth.
  • Switch to a rubber spatula and gently stir in the dry ingredients, mixing only until they disappear, then mix in the apple, raisins and nuts.
  • Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
  • Bake for 23-25 minutes or until the bars just start to pull away from the sides of the pan and a knife comes out clean.
  • Transfer the baking pan to a rack and let cake cool while you make the glaze.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the cream, sugar, butter, and corn syrup; put pan over medium heat and bring mixture to a boil, whisking frequently.
  • Adjust the heat so the glaze simmer, and cook, whisking frequently for 5 minutes; remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Turn the bars out onto a rack, remove the paper and invert the bars onto another rack, so they are right side up.
  • Slide the parchment paper under the rack to serve as a drip catcher.
  • Grab a long metal icing spatula and pour the hot glaze over the bars, using the spatula to spread it evenly over the cake.
  • Let them cool to room temperature before you cut them.
  • Cut into 32 rectangles, each about 2 ¼ x 1 ½ inches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.9, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 49.4, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 11.8, Protein 1.1

APPLESAUCE SPICE BARS BY SPLENDA



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Make and share this Applesauce Spice Bars by Splenda recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h5m

Yield 42 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup Splenda granular
3 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In large bowl, beat butter with SPLENDA® Granulated until light; beat in eggs, one at a time.
  • Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; stir into butter mixture alternately with applesauce, making two additions of each.
  • Stir in raisins and walnuts. Scrape into greased 13 X 9 inch (3 L) metal cake pan. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for about 40 minutes or until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool; cut into bars. 42 bars.
  • The Canadian Living Test Kitchen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 20.9, Sodium 79, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.2, Protein 1.6

APPLESAUCE RAISIN BARS



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

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 32m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup flour
2/3 cup brown sugar
teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup applesauce
1/4 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco)
1 egg
1/2 cup raisins
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients (except raisins) in a bowl.
  • Stir in raisins.
  • Bake in a 7 x ll" baking pan.
  • 350 degrees 20-25 mins.
  • Topping: Brown butter in a small pan.
  • Whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla and milk.
  • Frost cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.7, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 23.3, Sodium 139.4, Carbohydrate 44.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 30.3, Protein 1.9

Tips:

  • To get the best flavor, use a variety of apples in your applesauce. A mix of tart and sweet apples will give you a well-rounded flavor.
  • Don't overcook your applesauce. You want it to be thick and chunky, not watery and mushy.
  • Be generous with the spices in your spice bars. The spices are what give these bars their signature flavor.
  • Don't over-mix your batter. Over-mixing will make your bars tough.
  • Bake your bars until they are just set in the center. Over-baking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let your bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Applesauce spice bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover applesauce, and they are also a fun and festive treat to make during the holidays. With their warm and comforting spices, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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