Description

This Applesauce Bread recipe is a moist, sweet, and simply delicious treat that combines the natural sweetness of unsweetened applesauce with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for breakfast, a cozy snack, or a light dessert, it uses simple pantry ingredients and requires no added oil or butter, resulting in a tender and flavorful bread that’s easy to make and enjoy.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Preheat Your Oven and Prepare the Pan: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and sugar to evenly distribute the spices and leavening agent.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg lightly, then add the applesauce and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and uniform.
Fold Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry mix, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender and moist.
Bake to Golden Perfection: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool before slicing.

Notes

Use unsweetened applesauce to control sweetness accurately and highlight natural flavors.
Don’t overmix the batter; stir gently after adding wet ingredients to dry ingredients to keep the texture light and tender.
Check doneness starting at 50 minutes, as oven temperatures may vary to prevent overbaking.
Add nuts or extra mix-ins at the very end to avoid toughening the batter.
Use room temperature eggs and applesauce to help the batter blend smoothly.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of loaf)
Calories: 150 kcal
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg