Adirondack Applesauce And Date Bars Recipe

Name: Adirondack Applesauce And Date Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 cup margarine (or butter); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup egg beaters fat-free liquid egg product (or 1 large egg); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chunky applesauce; 1 cup pitted dates, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans); nonstick cooking spray; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup margarine (or butter)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup egg beaters fat-free liquid egg product (or 1 large egg)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chunky applesauce
1 cup pitted dates, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
nonstick cooking spray
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Over a medium mixing bowl, sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg and set aside.
3
In another medium mixing bowl, add margarine and sugar. Using an electric mixer on high, beat mixture until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until well blended. Add applesauce, dates and nuts and, using a rubber spatula, stir until blended. Fold in flour mixture until well combined.
4
Coat a 9-inch x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Pour into prepared pan and bake in center of oven 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Place on wire rack and cool completely in pan.
5
When cooled, cut into bars. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving. Wrap bars and store in air-tight container.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Adirondack Applesauce And Date Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Adirondack Applesauce And Date Bars

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