Applesauce Bread

Introduction

If you’re looking for a warm, cozy, and delicious quick bread that’s both easy to make and full of comforting flavor, look no further than Applesauce Bread. It’s moist, mildly sweet, infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, and made with simple pantry ingredients.

This recipe is perfect for fall baking—but honestly, you’ll want it all year round. The applesauce adds incredible moisture, while the spices and brown sugar give it that homey flavor we all love. Serve it plain, glazed, or with a pat of butter or cream cheese.

Recipe Overview

• Recipe Name: Moist Applesauce Bread

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Bake Time: 55–60 minutes

• Cooling Time: 30 minutes

• Total Time: ~1 hour 45 minutes

• Yields: 1 loaf (about 10 slices)

• Difficulty: Easy

• Dietary Info: Vegetarian, Nut-Free (optional dairy-free)

 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

• ¼ tsp ground cloves (optional)

Wet Ingredients:

• ½ cup (1 stick or 113g) unsalted butter, melted (or use neutral oil for dairy-free)

• ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Add-Ins:

• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

• ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries

• ½ cup mini chocolate chips

 Instructions

 Step 1: Preheat & Prepare

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

 Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together:

• Flour

• Baking soda

• Salt

• Cinnamon

• Nutmeg

• Cloves (if using)

Set aside.

 Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together:

• Melted butter (or oil)

• Brown sugar and granulated sugar

• Eggs

• Applesauce

• Vanilla extract

Whisk until smooth and fully combined.

 Step 4: Combine and Fold

1. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined—do not overmix.

2. If using nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips, fold them in now.

 Step 5: Bake

1. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.

2. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

3. If the top starts to brown too quickly, loosely tent with foil around the 40-minute mark.

 Step 6: Cool

1. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes.

2. Remove to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing.

 Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm with butter, cream cheese, or apple butter.

• Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple vanilla glaze for a dessert-like touch.

• Enjoy with coffee, chai, or spiced tea for a cozy treat.

 Storage & Freezing

• Room Temperature: Store tightly wrapped or in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

• Refrigerator: Stays fresh for up to 1 week, but may dry out slightly.

• Freezer: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil; freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temp overnight.

 Nutritional Info (Per Slice – Approximate)

Varies depending on add-ins or substitutions.