Carrot Bars Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 1 Photo

Carrot Bars

By: George Herman 
"These bars taste just like carrot cake."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

 

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, carrots, spices, raisins, water, orange juice and butter. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour mixture into a large bowl and cool to lukewarm. Add flour, baking soda, and salt to the carrot mixture. Mix well, and stir in walnuts.
  3. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 130 | Total Fat: 4.8g | Cholesterol: 4mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

ADVERTISEMENT
reviews custom versions menus people who saved this
 

 view all reviews »  

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2003 by Renee   view full review
Very good and very easy. I added in an 8oz can of drained crushed pineapple and topped the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2003 by KARENFOX   view full review
I just made these bars, and was surprised to find no mention of where to put the 3 tbsps of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2006 by Jesus Saves   view full review
This is a great recipe! It's easy to make. The spicy flavor is great. The sugar can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2010 by candyce mcd   view full review
This is a nice, not too sweet, dense bar or square. I used a generous cup of carrots, added a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by LADYVOLFAN   view full review
I also found no mention of the 3 Tbs butter so I put it in the pot to boil as well. I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2007 by MARYALENE   view full review
Very good bars. My kids helped make them and even with their imperfect measuring, they turned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2007 by Debby S.   view full review
Thanks to the reviewer who made the suggestion to cook the carrot mixture in a glass mixing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2003 by YOGANIK   view full review
This is a great recipe and I will use it again. I used wholemeal flour and added some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2011 by tara   view full review
VERY GOOD but I added and egg, pineapple & brown sugar. Also, I frosted it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 9, 2011 by kdubs101   view full review
a little dense

profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
 Sample
: 
  • Meals
  • Recipes
  • Tags Menu Tags
profile image
  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  | ,
Saved on
Recipe BoxRecipe Box | ProfileProfile | ReviewsReviews
 
Recipe Box
Menus
Shopping Lists

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Play Video Play Video
Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

See how to bake the perfect chocolate chip cookie.

Play Video Play Video
Chili Chocolate Cookies

See how a dash of cayenne pepper really draws out the chocolate flavor.

Play Video Play Video
Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies

Make chocolate chip cookies without an electric mixer.

More How-To and Recipe Videos »

Related Menus

Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Try Menu Planner | View Sample Menus »

Recently Viewed Recipes

Quick Links: Recipe Box | Shopping List | More »

Top Searches

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States