Tuesdays with Dorie: Applesauce Spice Bars
August 18, 2009 at 1:23 am | Posted in cakes & tortes, cookies & bars, groups, simple cakes, sweet things, tuesdays with dorie | 27 Comments
Apples, cinnamon and brown sugar…these are flavors that make me instantly think of fall, but, really, I enjoy them anytime of year. Karen of Something Sweet by Karen must, too, because she’s picked Dorie’s Applesauce Spice Bars for this week’s TWD.
These bars weren’t exactly what I expected, but I mean that in a good way. I was thinking they’d bake up into something chewy and kind of dense, but they were actually like a snack cake..super moist and with a cake-style crumb. A toffee-like glaze sweetly seals the deal. I couldn’t just stop at the itty-bitty bar-sized potions Dorie suggested, so we ate bigger squares. We enjoyed them so much that next time I’ll make more than just a third of a recipe (which baked up nicely in a loaf pan).
For the recipe, see Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan, or read Something Sweet by Karen. Don’t forget to check out the TWD Blogroll!
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Glad you enjoyed them and I agree, the are a snack cake
Comment by Ulrike— August 18, 2009 #
Gorgeous picture as usual–and so sharp. Yours is always the first one I check out.
Comment by pz— August 18, 2009 #
Your toffee-like glaze has such a deep, rich color — it looks great!
Comment by Amy— August 18, 2009 #
That glaze looks amazing. Just like a sticky date pudding, but richer!
Comment by Julia @ Mélanger— August 18, 2009 #
I agree – Dorie’s servings would have been tiny. I ended up with 16 decent sized bars – half the number that Dorie did.
Comment by Cakelaw— August 18, 2009 #
That looks truly decadent!
Comment by rachel— August 18, 2009 #
I love the way your caramel glaze turned out! They look wonderful. 🙂
Comment by Valerie Catrice— August 18, 2009 #
I enjoyed this recipe. Your bars look very good. I think I’ll make again in the fall!
Comment by Michelle— August 18, 2009 #
I had the same reaction to the texture- I thought it would be more dense and not chewy. I was okay with it too. I love how well I can see the glaze on yours!
Comment by Erin— August 18, 2009 #
Looks delicious. A third of the recipe would have been the perfect amount. I liked these a lot more than I thought I would.
Comment by Kim— August 18, 2009 #
I did half a recipe in the loaf pan. It was thicker, of course, but then you can cut the pieces smaller and pretend you aren’t eating as much 🙂
Comment by Charli— August 18, 2009 #
I love your photo !!! The bars were delightful, I agree !
Comment by natalia— August 18, 2009 #
yum, these look so moist and delicious! i love baking with applesauce.
Comment by Sophie— August 18, 2009 #
Love your pic! Looks so great!! I too was expecting something different, but I loved how they turned out nonetheless!
Comment by Lauryn— August 18, 2009 #
They look fab!
Comment by A&N— August 18, 2009 #
Loved them, too! Im excited for the September lineup though. What do you think?
Comment by Cecille— August 18, 2009 #
Totally excited for September…lots of chocolate!
Comment by steph (whisk/spoon)— August 19, 2009 #
OMG, those look so good. Spice cake was my very favorite as a child. It still ranks up there,
Comment by Arlene— August 18, 2009 #
That close up says it all. They were good, and yours look amazing.
Comment by Margaret— August 18, 2009 #
glad you liked them. i agree, they were kind of like a snack cake and actually way more “fall” than i anticipated. i still have your apple snack cake on my list to make, by the way. i was ready at one point and we ate all the dried apples before i had a chance to make them!! 🙂 that crispy sugary topping still calls my name!!!
Comment by somethingsweetbykaren— August 18, 2009 #
I went with bigger squares as well 🙂 Snack cake is the perfect term for this as well. And your description makes me wish I hadn’t skipped the glaze!
Comment by Caitlin— August 19, 2009 #
I’m with you…I definitely liked that they were more cakey than bar cookie like. I’m a sucker for all things cake.
Comment by Linda @ Tender Crumb— August 19, 2009 #
You know your glaze sold me on making these. After a school supply trip to the store I think I’ll whip up a recipe of these. Sounds like something my Mom and Dad would enjoy sharing as well. Might be just the right pick me up for them 🙂 Thanks Steph. They really looks delicious and comforting.
Amy Ruth
Comment by Amy Ruth— August 19, 2009 #
your glaze looks nice and dark. definitely make a full recipe next time!
Comment by Jaime— August 19, 2009 #
This is my kinda thing! I love the fall and anything with apples and brown sugar calls my name!
Comment by Jillian— August 19, 2009 #
Yum! These look lovely. I was surprised by the cakey texture too. But they were yummy.
Comment by food librarian— August 20, 2009 #
I loved these too! Your bars look delicious, especially that glaze 🙂 I gave most of mine away so I wouldn’t be tempted to eat the whole pan!
Comment by Tracey— August 20, 2009 #