Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors with our collection of caramel applesauce recipes, a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy goodness. These culinary creations elevate the classic applesauce to new heights, offering a range of textures and taste sensations that will tantalize your palate. From the velvety smoothness of our slow-cooker caramel applesauce to the vibrant zest of our cinnamon-spiced version, each recipe promises a unique and unforgettable experience. Whether you prefer a traditional approach or a modern twist, our curated selection has something to satisfy every craving. Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the delightful world of caramel applesauce, transforming ordinary apples into an extraordinary treat.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CARAMEL FROSTING APPLESAUCE CAKE
This cake is equally as good for desert and breakfast.....I love it as a coffee cake! It is a bit sweet, but heh....you only live once, right!? Start the frosting just before the cake comes out of the oven, because it has to cool before adding the sugar.
Provided by breezermom
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h30m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cake:.
- Cream the butter (1 cup) for the cake; gradually add 2 cups sugar, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine flour and next 6 cake ingredients in a bowl. Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the applesauce, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix after each addition,
- Stir in raisins and pecans.
- Pour batter into a greased and floured 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Bake at 325 degrees for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
- Frosting:.
- Combine the brown sugar, butter, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Add milk; cook over low heat 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and let cool.
- Add powdered sugar, and beat with a wooden spoon to spreading consistency.
APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE
This is so tasty - it is made in the slow cooker so start this when dinner is getting started and it should be ready shortly after ... I got this recipe from Family Circle.
Provided by Ceezie
Categories Dessert
Time 2h45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Coat slow cooker bowl with nonstick cooking spray. Place 1 long sheet of nonstick foil in bottom of slow cooker bowl, with ends hanging over handles.
- Whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
- Beat together butter and brown sugar on high speed for 1 minute. Beat in egg. Scrape down sides of bowl and, on low speed, beat in buttermilk (mixture will look curdled). Beat in applesauce. Add flour mixture to bowl and beat on low speed until combined.
- Spread batter into slow cooker. Place a clean dish towel over slow cooker then put cover on top. Cook on HIGH for 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 hours or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Use foil handles to lift cake out of slow cooker. Cut into slices. Garnish with caramel sauce, whipped topping and pecans, if desired.
CARAMEL APPLESAUCE BARS
Tastes a lot like the caramel apple bread I make in the Fall...without the trip to the orchard! Because these bars use applesauce, they're a snap to whip up any time of year! Moist and delicious with a caramel-y glaze.
Provided by cindy sandberg
Categories Other Snacks
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Grease a 9x13 pan. Preheat oven to 350F.
- 2. Combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
- 3. In a med. saucepan, melt the butter. Add the sugar and honey and whisk until smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk in the eggs, one at at time until well combined. Add the applesauce and vanilla and stir well.
- 4. Dump the dry ingredients into the pan with the wet and stir gently to combine. Spread batter in pan and bake for 20-25 min. until cake is starting to pull away from sides of pan, and toothpick tests done. Remove to rack to cool.
- 5. Make the glaze: Melt the butter, then add the remaining ingrdients. Heat and whisk until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring often for 5 minutes. Pour hot glaze over bars, spreading evenly with a metal spatula. Allow bars to finish cooling, then cut into squares.
FIRST PRIZE APPLESAUCE CAKE WITH CARAMEL FROSTING
This is a sinfully sweet and rich cake! It's a little time-consuming, but so worth it. Prep time is an estimate.
Provided by Whisper
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 9x13 pan
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sift together flour, soda, salt, spices and cocoa.
- Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oil and sugar.
- Beat until well blended.
- Stir in hot applesauce and blend thoroughly.
- Add dry ingredients, blending well.
- Stir in nuts.
- Turn batter into well greased and floured 9" x 13" pan.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes; then reduce temperature to 375 degrees and bake about 15 minutes longer.
- Cool completely.
- Caramel Frosting:
- Melt 1/2 c butter in sauce pan over low heat.
- Stir in 1 c brown sugar, firmly packed, and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil hard for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in 1/4 c milk.
- Return pan to heat and bring to a full boil.
- Remove from heat; cool to lukewarm.
- Stir in 2 c confectioner's sugar, and beat until smooth.
- If frosting is too thick, beat in a little milk.
RAISIN APPLESAUCE BARS & CARAMEL FROSTING RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by tschnet1
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For bars, beat butter, brown sugar, and egg. Stir in applesauce. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Gradually stir flour mixture into applesauce mixture until well combined. Stir in raisins. Spread batter into greased 8x8 pan and bake at 350 for about 20 minutes. Allow to cool. For frosting, melt butter in saucepan. Mix in milk and brown sugar. Increase heat to medium. When mixture starts to boil, continue cooking for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, cool slightly, and beat in confectioner's sugar and vanilla. Add additional milk 1/2 tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency. Spread over cooled bars, slice, and serve.
CARAMEL APPLESAUCE
This is based on Martha Stewart's recipe. I like to make this in my 12" cast iron skillet for an old-fashioned, homey feel.
Provided by Marie Nixon
Categories Apple
Time 25m
Yield 2 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel, core and slice the apples into eights. Aim to keep the slices all about the same size so they cook at the same rate.
- In a large bowl, toss all the apple slices with the lemon juice and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skilled over medium-high heat. Sprinkle sugar over melted butter and cook until sugar begins to brown.
- Add apples. Cover with lid, if desired, and cook until they turn golden brown and are soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in cinnamon and salt; remove skillet from heat.
- Place apple mixture in the bowl of a food processor; process to desired smoothness. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 41.6, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 31.3, Protein 0.5
Tips:
- Choose the right apples: Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor.
- Peel and core the apples: This will help the applesauce cook evenly and prevent the skins from toughening.
- Cook the applesauce over low heat: This will help prevent the apples from burning and allow the flavors to develop.
- Stir the applesauce frequently: This will help prevent the apples from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.
- Add the caramel sauce at the end of the cooking process: This will help prevent the caramel from burning.
- Serve the applesauce warm or cold: Caramel applesauce can be enjoyed either way.
Conclusion:
Caramel applesauce is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover apples. With its sweet and tangy flavor, caramel applesauce is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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