Applesauce Raisin Bars Recipe

Name: Applesauce Raisin Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup shortening; 2/3 cup brown sugar; 1 cup applesauce; 1 egg; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 cup raisins; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon milk

Servings: persons

1/4 cup shortening
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 cup applesauce
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup raisins
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
2
In a medium bowl, cream together shortening and brown sugar until smooth. Blend in the applesauce and egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice, stir into the applesauce mixture. Fold in raisins. Spread the batter evenly in to the prepared pan.
3
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. To make frosting: Heat butter in a small saucepan until melted and golden brown. Blend in the confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Gradually stir in the milk until icing is smooth and spreadable. Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.

687

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup shortening, 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1 cup applesauce, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Applesauce Raisin 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 Raisin Bars

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