Old Fashioned Raisin Bars Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Raisin Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. raisins; 1 c. water; 1/2 c. salad oil; 1 c. sugar; 1 slightly beaten egg; 1 3/4 c. flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. allspice; 1/4 tsp. cloves; 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Servings: persons

1 c. raisins
1 c. water
1/2 c. salad oil
1 c. sugar
1 slightly beaten egg
1 3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 c. chopped nuts

1
Combine raisins and water in a saucepan.
2
Bring to boil. Remove from heat, stir in oil.
3
Cool to lukewarm.
4
Stir in sugar and egg.
5
Sift together dry ingredients.
6
Beat into raisin mixture.
7
Stir in nuts.
8
Pour into greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
9
Bake at 375u00b0 for 12 minutes.
10
Cool.
11
Cut into bars.
12
Dust with confectioners sugar or frost.

918

kcal

Calories

Fat

141

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. raisins, 1 c. water, 1/2 c. salad oil, 1 c. sugar, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned Raisin Bars falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Old Fashioned Raisin Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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