Best 5 Rum Glazed Raisin Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with rum-glazed raisin bars, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These delectable bars feature a sweet and chewy oat base, generously filled with plump, juicy raisins and enveloped in a luscious rum glaze. The subtle hint of rum adds a touch of sophistication, while the raisins burst with a symphony of flavors, creating a perfect balance between sweetness and tang. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the oats, a chewy texture from the raisins, and a velvety smoothness from the glaze, making these bars an irresistible treat.

This collection of recipes caters to various dietary preferences, offering both classic and gluten-free versions of rum-glazed raisin bars. The classic recipe embodies the traditional flavors and textures that have made this dessert a timeless favorite. The gluten-free version, on the other hand, provides an equally delightful experience for those with gluten sensitivities or allergies, ensuring that everyone can savor the goodness of these remarkable bars.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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

OLD-FASHIONED OATMEAL RAISIN BARS



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These tender bars from Rita Christianson of Glenburn, North Dakota have a sweet raisin filling tucked between a golden oat crust and topping. The old-fashioned treats are perfect for potlucks and cost a mere 20¢ each.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups sour cream
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups raisins
CRUMB MIXTURE:
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-3/4 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir in sour cream until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into eggs; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in raisins. Cool to room temperature without stirring., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. , Firmly press 3-1/2 cups of crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Spread with raisin filling. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SPICE BARS WITH RAISINS



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This recipe was given to me by my aunt. It is very easy to make and stays moist. Great to take to a potluck or picnic because it is so easy and travels well.

Provided by jillybeans

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Spice Cake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup raisins
2 ½ cups water
½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon maple flavored extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • Place the raisins and water into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook for 3 minutes. Drain, and reserve the liquid. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; stir into the batter alternately with the raisin water. Set aside 1/4 cup of the raisin liquid to use for the frosting. Mix in raisins last. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is lightly browned. While the cake is baking, stir together the reserved raisin water, maple extract and confectioners' sugar to make a thin glaze. Pour over the cake while still hot. Cool, then cut into squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 66.4 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

RUM-RAISIN BARS



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Here is another recipe from the www.bettycrocker.com website. "Why wait for the holidays to make a flavor favorite? Rum-Raisin Bars are easy enough to make for a weeknight treat." Substitution - Use orange juice for the rum. You'll get a slightly different but yummy flavor. How-To: A plastic food-storage bag makes quick work of crushing cereal. Fold or close the open end and squeeze with your hands or roll a can of food over the bag to crush.

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h25m

Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup rum
1 cup golden raisin
2 1/4 cups Wheat Chex (or Multi-Bran Chex cereal)
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter, softened (or margarine, softened)
1/4 cup water
1 egg
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup coconut, shredded
1/2 cup maraschino cherry, coarsely chopped well-drained
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, pour rum over raisins; let stand 1 hour. Drain, reserving rum if desired.
  • Heat oven to 350°F Spray with cooking spray or grease 13x9-inch pan. Crush cereal. (To easily crush cereal, place in plastic bag or between sheets of waxed paper, and crush with rolling pin.)
  • In large bowl, stir brown sugar, butter, water (or 1/4 cup reserved rum) and egg until blended. Stir in cereal, raisins and remaining ingredients. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.3, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 75.7, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 8.7, Protein 1.3

BOURBON (OR RUM) RAISINS



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VelvetineNut asked me to post this--it's hardly a recipe and the quantities listed are estimates. The result is wonderful--plump juicy raisins that add incredible flavor to cakes, cookies, fudge, bread pudding, etc. And, there's a bonus--the resulting syrup is delicious. They keep forever and you can just keep adding raisins and/or liquor as needed. Prep time does not include the time you let the raisins soak.

Provided by Chef Kate

Categories     Fruit

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 cups raisins
1 1/4 cups Bourbon

Steps:

  • Find a mason jar or other glass container with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Place the raisins in the jar.
  • Pour the bourbon (I use Maker's Mark)over the raisins--enough to cover them.
  • Give them a shake and close up the jar.
  • Let it sit in your cupboard for a few days (although after just a few hours the raisins will begin to plump), inverting the jar occasionally to make sure all the raisins are getting coated.
  • Voila!
  • For bourbon or dark rum, I suggest dark raisins.
  • For white rum, I suggest golden raisins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 843.6, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 17.3, Carbohydrate 114.8, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 85.8, Protein 4.5

Tips:

  • Use good quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your raisin bars. Use real butter, fresh eggs, and high-quality rum.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bars until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the bars cool completely before glazing them: This will help the glaze to set properly.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature: They will keep for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These rum-glazed raisin bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual gathering to a special holiday party. With their sweet and boozy flavor, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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