ADIRONDACK APPLESAUCE AND DATE BARS
Make and share this Adirondack Applesauce and Date Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Shirl J 831
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h30m
Yield 16 bars
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Over a medium mixing bowl, sift flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- When cooled, cut into bars. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving. Wrap bars and store in air-tight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.8, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 128.4, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 14.4, Protein 2.1
DATE BARS
Dessert ready in about an hour! Enjoy classic date filled bars in a new way - a wonderful treat.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, cook filling ingredients over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool 5 minutes.
- Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening.
- In large bowl, stir brown sugar and butter until well mixed. Stir in flour, oats, baking soda and salt until crumbly. Press half of the crumb mixture evenly in bottom of pan. Spread with filling. Top with remaining crumb mixture; press lightly.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown. Cool 5 minutes in pan on cooling rack. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows while warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g
APPLESAUCE BARS
These low-cholesterol applesauce bars couldn't be easier to make or better to eat! Applesauce creates a moist texture without the fat of oil, and sweet golden raisins compliment the cinnamon-spice flavor. -Stephanie Bosma, Madison, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 20 bars.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar, applesauce and oil until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, nutmeg and cloves; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in raisins. , Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , In a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a glaze consistency. Spread over warm bars. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
APRICOT-DATE BARS
A makeover of the old date bars, these bars have a delightful sweet-tart filling, are thin and crispy. Really nice with a cup of tea or coffee. Store in a tightly sealed container.
Provided by Jan Mowbray
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Date
Time 1h40m
Yield 49
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix oats, flour, 1 cup brown sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir in butter until mixture is crumbly.
- Press a little over half of the crumbly mixture into the bottom of a 10x15-inch baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until starting to brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Combine remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, dates, apricots, and orange juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until thickened, breaking up any clumps, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Cool filling slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Drop spoonfuls of warm filling over the crust. Spread evenly with an offset spatula. Sprinkle remaining crumbly mixture evenly over the filling; press gently into the filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top is lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Cut into 1-1/4x2-inch bars with a pastry cutter while still hot. Cool bars in the pan, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 88.4 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
APRICOT DATE SQUARES
Memories of her mom's fruity date bars inspired Shannon Koene of Blacksburg, Virginia to create this wonderful recipe. "I've had great results replacing the apricot jam with orange marmalade," notes Shannon.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h5m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and dates. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 1-1/3 cups and is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat. Stir in spreadable fruit until blended; set aside. In a food processor, combine the oats, flour, coconut, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add butter; cover and process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. , Press 3 cups crumb mixture into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread date mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture; press down gently. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
BEST DATE BARS
Date recipes are some of my favorite desserts to cook up. These date treats are very easy to bake, and one sheet of them will yield 48 good-sized bars. I sometimes add nuts, coconut or candied fruit. -Dorothy DeLeske, Scottsdale, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 40 bars.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine dates, sugar and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until very thick. Stir in walnuts, if desired; cool. , Sift the flour, salt and baking soda together in a large bowl; add oats and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle water over mixture; stir lightly. Pat half into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread with date mixture; cover with remaining oat mixture and pat lightly. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts :
APPLESAUCE BARS
Moist and spicy bar cookies with frosting. An easy and quick after school snack. Also goes great at carry-ins and bake sales. You can also just sprinkle with confectioners sugar instead of frosting.
Provided by Debbie Borsick
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 130.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 162.4 mg, Sugar 17.3 g
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The History of Adirondack Applesauce and Date Bars
The Adirondack region in upstate New York is known for its abundant apple orchards, making applesauce a staple in many households. The addition of dates to the recipe was a creative twist that added sweetness and texture to the bars. The recipe has been around for decades and is a popular dessert option in the Adirondack region.Ingredients
To make Adirondack applesauce and date bars, you will need the following ingredients:- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup Adirondack applesauce
- 1/2 cup chopped dates
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with butter or cooking spray.Step 2: Combine the ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well with a whisk or spatula. Add the softened butter to the bowl and mix until the dough comes together and forms large clumps.Step 3: Add the Adirondack applesauce and dates
Add the Adirondack applesauce and chopped dates to the bowl. Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dough.Step 4: Press the mixture into a baking dish
Press the mixture evenly into the greased baking dish. Use your hands or a spatula to smooth out the top. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.Step 5: Let cool and serve
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes. Use a knife to cut the bars into squares or rectangles. Serve warm or at room temperature.Variations
Adirondack applesauce and date bars can be modified to suit your tastes. Here are a few ideas for variations:- Substitute the dates with raisins or dried cranberries
- Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans to the recipe for added crunch
- Top the bars with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk
- Use cinnamon or nutmeg to add a warm, spicy flavor to the bars