Applesauce Bars Recipe

Name: Applesauce Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Applesauce Bars; 1/4 cup softened butter or 1/4 cup margarine; 2/3 cup brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup applesauce, best if using unsweetened homemade; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional); 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional); 1/2 teaspoon allspice (optional); 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons melted margarine; 1 tablespoon milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

Applesauce Bars
1/4 cup softened butter or 1/4 cup margarine
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup applesauce, best if using unsweetened homemade
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1/2 teaspoon allspice (optional)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons melted margarine
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
3
(you can also use 9x13 but need to double the recipe).
4
In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar and egg until smooth.
5
Stir in applesauce.
6
Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice (and/or spices); stir into the applesauce mixture until well blended.
7
Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
8
Bake for 25 minutes (for 9/13 pan) or 35-40 minutes (for 9x9 pan) in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden.
9
Cool in the pan over a wire rack.
10
In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar and margarine.
11
Stir in vanilla and milk until smooth.
12
Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.
13
Other suggested toppings include using only powered sugar or a caramel frosting.

599

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Applesauce Bars, 1/4 cup softened butter or 1/4 cup margarine, 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Applesauce Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Applesauce Bars

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