Easy Applesauce Bread
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Easy Applesauce Bread
Description
This recipe for Easy Applesauce Bread combines common baking ingredients such as flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices with smoothly textured, lightly sweetened applesauce. The use of brown and granulated sugars and vegetable oil creates a moist crumb, while eggs and milk provide structure and tenderness. Chopped nuts add a crunchy component to the loaf.
The bread is baked in a loaf pan at 350°F (180°C), with a crumb topping made from brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and softened butter that bakes into a golden, crunchy surface layer. The mix is stirred just until smooth to avoid overworking the batter, ensuring a soft but well-structured crumb.
After cooling, this bread is suitable for breakfast, snack, or dessert when sliced. The applesauce provides natural sweetness and moisture, making it a flavorful alternative to oil-only quick breads without added fruit chunks.
Check the bread's doneness starting at 50 minutes, as baking times vary depending on oven conditions. Allow the bread to cool in the pan before slicing to maintain its shape.
Ingredients
APPLESAUCE BREAD
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- 1 pinch salt
- 1½ cups applesauce lightly sweetened and smooth
- ½ cup brown sugar lightly packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil corn or sunflower oil possible
- 2 large egg room temperature
- 3 tablespoons milk room temperature
- ½ cup almond or hazelnut or pecan or walnut, chopped
CRUMB TOPPING
- ½ cup brown sugar lightly packed
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
For room temperature ingredients, remove from the fridge 45-60 before using.
Instructions
APPLESAUCE BREAD
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour or spray a 9 x 5 inch (22 x 12 cm) loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together the applesauce, sugars, vegetable oil, eggs and milk until combined. Add the flour mixture and stir just until smooth. Fold in the chopped nuts.
- Pour into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle with the crumb mixture and bake for approximately 50-70 minutes. Depending on your oven start to check for doneness at 50 minutes. Let cool in loaf pan before removing. Slice and serve. Enjoy!
CRUMB TOPPING
- In a medium bowl mix together the sugar, cinnamon and flour. Add the butter and mix either with a fork or your fingers until coarse crumbs appear.
You can use mini loaf pans, you will get approximately 3 mini loaves with this recipe. Be sure to bake for about 18-20 minutes or longer if needed. Always check for doneness with a toothpick.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 88IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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