Best 6 Pumpkin Bars With Applesauce Recipes
Indulge in the tantalizing world of pumpkin bars, a delectable treat that combines the essence of fall flavors with the comforting warmth of applesauce. These irresistible bars are a symphony of textures, featuring a soft and moist pumpkin cake base, a layer of sweet and tangy applesauce, and a sprinkle of crunchy pecans. Each bite offers a delightful balance of flavors, where the sweetness of the pumpkin and applesauce is perfectly complemented by the nutty richness of the pecans. This recipe provides two variations: a classic pumpkin bar with a traditional cream cheese frosting and a gluten-free version that caters to those with dietary restrictions. Both variations promise an explosion of flavors that will satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you yearning for more.
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PUMPKIN BARS
This pumpkin bars recipe is a perfect one to make for fall, especially when you're entertaining a crowd. They're moist, tender with a light pumpkin-y flavor
Provided by Yumna Jawad
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Beat the eggs, sugar, pumpkin and applesauce in another large bowl.
- Gradually pour the dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into an ungreased 9x13 baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until set. Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool completely in the pan set on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Sodium 83 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving
THE BEST PUMPKIN BARS I'VE EVER HAD
These are the best pumpkin bars I've ever had. They have incredible spiced pumpkin flavor and aren't quite as light and cakey as most other recipes I've tried. Instead, they're soft and sturdy which pairs perfectly with the spiced cream cheese frosting on top!
Provided by Sally
Categories Bars
Time 3h
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and grease a 10×15 inch baking pan. Or line the pan with parchment paper with enough overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars (as a whole) out.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice together in a large bowl. Set aside. Whisk the oil, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, maple syrup, pumpkin, and vanilla extract together until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and use a mixer or whisk until completely combined. Batter will be thick.
- Spread batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 28-35 minutes. Baking times vary, so keep an eye on yours. The bars are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If you find the top or edges of the bars browning too quickly, loosely tent with aluminum foil.
- Remove the bars from the oven and set the pan on a wire rack. Cool bars completely. (After about 45 minutes of cooling, you can place the bars in the refrigerator to speed things up!)
- In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add confectioners' sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. If you want the frosting a little thicker, add an extra 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar. Spread the frosting on the cooled bars. To help "set" the frosting, refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing and serving. This makes cutting easier and less messy.
- Enjoy with or without a fork, but definitely grab a napkin!
- Cover leftover bars tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you skipped the frosting, cover and store plain pumpkin bars at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
APPLESAUCE BARS
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
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-APPLESAUCE BARS
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
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.
PUMPKIN BARS WITH APPLESAUCE
These tasty pumpkin treats made with applesauce are a one-pan endeavor and are worth the minimal effort needed to have something delicious on hand.
Provided by Brynnleigh
Categories Desserts Cakes Pumpkin Cake Recipes Pumpkin Bar Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Mix pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, applesauce, and eggs together in a medium bowl until fluffy.
- Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves together in a large bowl. Add pumpkin mixture and stir until combined. Pour into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool, about 15 minutes before cutting into 24 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 244.8 mg, Sugar 15.1 g
SPICED PUMPKIN BARS
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
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.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh pumpkin puree. If you're using canned pumpkin, make sure it's 100% pure pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling. - Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bars tough. - Use a 9x13 inch baking pan for this recipe. If you use a smaller pan, the bars will be too thick and may not cook evenly. - Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking will make the bars dry. - Let the bars cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly. - If you don't have any applesauce, you can substitute 1/2 cup of mashed bananas or 1/2 cup of yogurt. - You can also add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or raisins to the batter for extra flavor. - If you want a sweeter bar, you can increase the amount of sugar in the recipe to 1 1/2 cups.Conclusion:
These pumpkin bars with applesauce are a delicious and easy-to-make fall treat. They're perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or just snacking on at home. With their moist texture, pumpkin flavor, and sweet applesauce frosting, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a tasty and seasonal treat, give these pumpkin bars a try!
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