How to Make Applesauce Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Applesauce bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with your morning coffee or a tasty dessert to serve at a party, these bars are sure to be a hit. With their moist and chewy texture, rich flavor, and simple ingredients, they are a wonderful option for anyone looking for a quick and convenient baking recipe. Plus, the use of applesauce as a key ingredient adds a touch of natural sweetness and tendernes...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter or margarine, softened
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 1 - 9x13 inch pan

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar and egg until smooth. Stir in applesauce. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice; stir into the applesauce mixture until well blended. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Cool in the pan over a wire rack.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar and margarine. Stir in vanilla and milk until smooth. Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.
  • Nutrition

    130 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 162mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 33mg