Best 6 Applesauce Walnut Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of applesauce walnut bars, a classic dessert that combines the sweet tang of applesauce with the nutty crunch of walnuts. These delectable treats are not only a delight to the taste buds but also incredibly simple to make, requiring just a few pantry staples and minimal effort. With two variations provided, one featuring a delectable cream cheese frosting and the other boasting a luscious caramel glaze, these bars cater to a range of preferences. Whether you prefer the tangy sweetness of the cream cheese frosting or the rich, buttery flavor of the caramel glaze, these applesauce walnut bars promise an unforgettable dessert experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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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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 & WALNUT SQUARES WITH A STREUSEL TOPPING



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Autumn is the time of harvest, gathering together, and baking your family and friends delicious comfort foods like stews, hearty soups, breads, pies, cakes and cookies. Like many cooks and bakers, there is no better season than autumn to spend time in your warm, cozy kitchen when there are leaves falling outdoors and nature is spreading a pallet of color. In our home the crisp autumn weather means it's time for mom's applesauce bars! These soft cake-like squares are full of flavor - apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, and allspice. The walnuts and raisins add a surprise in every bite. They are terrific as is and even better with the streusel topping. Serve these moist, spicy treats to the kids with milk and to the grown-ups with mulled cider, hot coffee, or even a little brandy. DELICIOUS AUTUMN!

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 37m

Yield 48 squares

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup unsweetened applesauce
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon clove
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup moist golden raisin (optional)
1 1/4 cups packed light-brown sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold butter (stick not spread)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Line a 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch jelly-roll pan with foil, letting it extend above pan at the ends.
  • Grease foil in the pan with oil or margarine.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients except the flour, walnuts and raisins. With mixer on medium speed, blend ingredients.
  • Switch mixer to low speed and beat in the flour - just until blended.
  • Fold walnuts and raisins (optional) into the batter. Turn into the prepared pan. Set aside.
  • Make the streusel topping: Put brown sugar, flour, butter (cut into small pieces), cinnamon and nutmeg into a large mixing bowl. Stir with a fork until crumbly; add walnuts.
  • Sprinkle the streusel topping over the batter. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Remove pan to a wire rack and let cool for 10 minutes. Refrigerate for about 2 hours for easy cutting.
  • Lift foil by ends onto a cutting board. Cut into squares; discard foil.
  • Serve with coffee, tea, milk or mulled cider. These are also awfully good with a little scoop of ice cream and a glass of warmed brandy.
  • Cook's Tip: If desired, sprinkle with confectioners sugar instead of streusel.
  • Storing Tip: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.8, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 14, Sodium 53.9, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 9.1, Protein 1.8

APPLESAUCE OATMEAL SNACK BARS



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Make and share this Applesauce Oatmeal Snack Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by A Messy Cook

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
3/4 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup cinnamon applesauce
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chunky applesauce
1/3 cup raisins
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375F degrees.
  • Combine flour, oats, baking powder and salt.
  • In separate bowl, beat white sugar and butter until blended.
  • Whisk in cinnamon applesauce, egg, and vanilla.
  • Add flour mixture to applesauce mixture and stir until well blended.
  • In small bowl, combine chunky applesauce, raisins, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Spoon half of oat mixture into sprayed 8-inch baking pan; pour raisin filling over top, and spoon remaining oat mixture over filling, spreading evenly.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until lightly browned; cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.5, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 17, Sodium 117.8, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 15.2, Protein 2.4

ALMOND-COCONUT LEMON BARS



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Give traditional lemon bars a tasty twist with the addition of almonds and coconut. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup blanched almonds, toasted
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar, almonds and lemon zest; cover and process until nuts are finely chopped. Add butter; pulse just until mixture is crumbly. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, coconut, lemon juice, flour, lemon zest and baking powder; pour over the hot crust. Bake until light golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 70mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLE WALNUT BARS



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If you need a homespun snack or bake sale treat that can be assembled in a hurry, try these moist nutty bars. The squares are sweet, flavorful and loaded with chopped apple and nuts. Best of all, they won't break the bank because they cost only 15¢ per bar. -Jennifer Dzubinski San Antonio, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture, just until combined. Stir in apple and walnuts., Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh apples. Fresh apples will give your applesauce walnut bars the best flavor and texture.
  • Peel and core your apples before cooking them. This will help to prevent the applesauce from becoming lumpy.
  • Cook the apples until they are soft. This will make them easier to mash and will help the applesauce to thicken.
  • Add sugar and spices to taste. The amount of sugar and spices you add will depend on your personal preferences.
  • Let the applesauce cool completely before adding it to the bars. This will help to prevent the bars from becoming too runny.
  • Use a good quality walnut. Chopped walnuts will add flavor and texture to your bars.
  • Press the bars firmly into the pan. This will help to prevent them from crumbling when you cut them.
  • Bake the bars until they are golden brown. This will give them a nice crispy crust.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Applesauce walnut bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for a snack, dessert, or breakfast. With a few simple tips, you can make applesauce walnut bars that are sure to impress your family and friends.

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