Best 2 Caramel Applesauce Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Caramel Applesauce Bars! These delectable treats are a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and chewy goodness, sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With a crispy oat crumble base, a layer of velvety smooth caramel, and a generous topping of homemade applesauce, these bars are a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Whether you're a fan of classic apple pie or simply seeking a unique and irresistible dessert, these Caramel Applesauce Bars are guaranteed to hit the spot.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARAMEL APPLESAUCE BARS



Caramel Applesauce Bars image

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

BARS:
3/4 c whole wheat, white whole wheat or oat flour
1/2 c ap flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c butter(or light olive oil, coconut oil, or grapeseed oil)
1/2 c brown sugar(i used demerra sugar)
1/2 c honey
2 eggs
1/2 c unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 optional add-inns: 1 peeled and finely diced apple and/or 1/2 c raisins and/or 1/2 c nuts
CARAMEL GLAZE:
2 1/2 Tbsp butter
2 1/2 Tbsp cream or half and half
1/3 c brown sugar(i used demerra)
1 tsp pure maple syrup or honey

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.

RAISIN APPLESAUCE BARS & CARAMEL FROSTING RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Raisin Applesauce Bars & Caramel Frosting Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by tschnet1

Number Of Ingredients 15

Caramel Frosting:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup applesauce
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3/4 cup raisins
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

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.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn apples are all good choices.
  • If you don't have apple cider, you can substitute apple juice or water.
  • Be sure to cook the applesauce until it is thick and bubbly. This will help to prevent the bars from being too runny.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the apples by hand. Just be sure to grate them finely so that they blend well with the other ingredients.
  • Dip the bars in melted caramel and then sprinkle with chopped nuts or granola for an extra special treat.

Conclusion:

These caramel applesauce bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover applesauce. With their sweet and tart flavor, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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