Best 9 Frosted Apple Sauce Raisin Bars Steph Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our Frosted Apple Sauce Raisin Bars recipe. These delectable treats combine the tangy sweetness of applesauce, the plump juiciness of raisins, and a decadent cream cheese frosting, all nestled within a tender, crumbly crust. But that's not all! This article also features an array of equally enticing recipes to tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the classic goodness of our Apple Bars, featuring a buttery crust, cinnamon-spiced apples, and a streusel topping that will transport you to grandma's kitchen. If you prefer a zesty twist, our Lemon Bars offer a burst of citrusy delight, with a velvety lemon filling encased in a shortbread crust. For those who love the comforting warmth of spices, our Pumpkin Bars are a must-try, featuring a moist pumpkin filling infused with aromatic spices and topped with a cream cheese frosting. And if you're craving a chocolatey indulgence, our Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are the perfect fix, loaded with rich chocolate chips and a chewy, gooey texture. With so many delectable options to choose from, your sweet tooth will be singing with joy.

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

OLD FASHIONED RAISIN BARS



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Old fashioned Raisin Bars - Let these moist, flavorful bites take you back in time!

Provided by Don't Sweat The Recipe

Categories     Brownies / Bars     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup raisins
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter (melted)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
enough milk for spreading consistency desired

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine raisins and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat, add butter; cool to lukewarm.
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and salt together in a medium-size bowl.
  • Pour the raisin mixture in large mixing bowl; add sugar, egg and dry ingredients.
  • With an electric mixer, beat until thoroughly blended.
  • Pour into greased and floured sheet pan (15½x10½x1-inch) and bake about 25 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • To frost:
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, vanilla, confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon at a time of milk to the desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 83 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RAISIN-STUDDED APPLE STUFFING



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This is the only stuffing my family will permit on our holiday table. With Italian sausage and a blend of so many great flavors, it's almost a meal in itself. No wonder it won first prize in a local recipe contest! -Teri Lindquist, Gurnee, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Yield 18 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup raisins
1-1/2 cups orange juice, divided
2 cups chopped celery
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup butter, cubed, divided
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 package (14 ounces) crushed herb-seasoned stuffing
4 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring raisins and 1 cup orange juice to a boil. Remove from the heat; set aside (do not drain). In a skillet, saute celery and onion in 1/2 cup butter until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. In the same skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the sausage, stuffing, apples, pecans, remaining orange juice and reserved raisins to celery mixture. In a saucepan, melt the remaining butter; add broth, thyme and pepper. Pour over stuffing mixture; mix well. Place in 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Cover and bake at 325° for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

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 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

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



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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.

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

APPLE AND RAISIN SAUCE



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Great filling for turnovers, or a topping for funnel cake or pork!

Provided by John Roberts

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 Royal Gala apple - peeled, cored and sliced
1 cup white wine
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Add apples, and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the white wine, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and golden raisins. Cook over medium heat until the liquid has reduced and is thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.7 calories, Carbohydrate 62.7 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 99.9 mg, Sugar 51.5 g

FROSTED RAISIN BARS



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aka Coffee Raisin Bars. A good "olde" recipe from the 50's. Posted in answer to a request. We've been enjoying these for years. One of those old-fashioned cookie bars people always like. Not elegant or gorgeous but just plain good.

Provided by Jezski

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup raisins
1 cup coffee (weak or strong) or 1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening or 1/3 cup oleo
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons oleo
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch salt
enough warm coffee to make frosting spreadable on warm cookie

Steps:

  • Combine the liquid ingredients in pot, Bring to boil, boil 5 minutes, then let cool.
  • Combine the dry ingredients.
  • Mix dry ingredients with cooled ingredients.
  • Spread in greased floured 11 x 15 pan.
  • If batter is too thick, thin with sherry or rum or water before spreading.
  • Bake in a 350 oven for 20 minutes approximately
  • Spread frosting on warm cake.
  • I think you could adjust any of the spices to your own taste, but we liked it as is.

APPLE-RAISIN BARS



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Make and share this Apple-Raisin Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 12 bars, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups light brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups golden delicious apples, diced
3/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Liberally coat a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, blend together sugar, eggs, butter and vanilla for 3 minutes or until smooth.
  • Reduce speed to low and gradually add flour mixture; mix for 2 minutes or until just incorporated.
  • Stir in diced apples and raisins and spread into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.5, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 239.5, Carbohydrate 61.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 42.4, Protein 3.6

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't miss anything.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your frosted apple sauce raisin bars will be. If possible, use organic fruits and vegetables.
  • Don't Overmix: Overmixing the batter can make your bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the Bars Cool Completely: Before you frost the bars, let them cool completely. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Store the Bars Properly: Frosted apple sauce raisin bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the bars for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Frosted apple sauce raisin bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their sweet and tangy filling and creamy frosting, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying snack, give these frosted apple sauce raisin bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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