Applesauce Bread
If you want a soft, sweet loaf that’s easy to make, applesauce bread is it. This recipe gives you rich flavor with basic ingredients and no fuss—just mix, bake, and enjoy.
Equipment
- Loaf Pan
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup neutral oil canola or vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, combine the applesauce, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in any optional add-ins, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Feel free to customize with nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips to make this bread your own.