EZ Applesauce Bars Recipe
Description: Enjoy these delightful EZ Applesauce Bars that are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make! Perfect for sharing with family and friends, these bars are bursting with the comforting flavors of applesauce, cinnamon, and nutmeg. They’re a healthy treat option, ready in less than an hour, making them ideal for quick baking sessions or for serving at gatherings.
Recipe Information:
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 1 cake (approximately 36 bars)
- Category: Fruit
- Keywords: Healthy, Less than 60 Minutes, For Large Groups, Oven, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 87.1
- Fat: 2.7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6g
- Cholesterol: 6.8mg
- Sodium: 92.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 15.5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 0.9g
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 cups flour
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Applesauce: Mix in the applesauce until well combined.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Stir in the baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Prepare Raisins: Dredge the raisins in flour, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Combine Raisins and Flour: Add both the flour and coated raisins to the batter, folding gently until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Bake: Transfer the batter to a greased 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan, spreading it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bars are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the bars to cool thoroughly in the pan before proceeding.
- Glaze: Once cooled, frost the bars with a powdered sugar glaze for added sweetness.
- Slice: Cut the bars into your desired size and shape, and enjoy the delightful flavors of these EZ Applesauce Bars!
These bars are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a tasty and wholesome snack. With their moist texture and aromatic spices, they’re sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire. Enjoy the simplicity and deliciousness of these EZ Applesauce Bars today! 🍎🍰
