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Makes 12 bars1 cup applesauce 1/2 cup raisins 1/3 cup unsulfured light molasses 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup CRISCO Oil 1 -1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/8 teaspoon salt Heat oven to 350ºF. Oil 8-inch square pan lightly. Place applesauce and raisins in small saucepan. Cook and stir on low heat until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in molasses and baking soda. Cool slightly. Combine eggs and sugar in large bowl. Beat in 1/4 cup oil gradually. Combine flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt in small bowl. Add to egg mixture alternatively with applesauce mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Spoon into pan. Bake at 350ºF for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack. Cut into bars. Serve warm or at room temperature. |
