Here’s a classic, foolproof recipe 👇
🍏 Homemade Applesauce Bread
Ingredients (makes 1 loaf)
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
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½ cup unsalted butter (softened) or ½ cup oil
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¾ cup granulated sugar (you can use half brown sugar for extra flavor)
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1 large egg
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1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins:
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½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. -
Mix dry ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. -
Cream butter and sugar:
In a separate bowl, beat butter (or oil) and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg and mix until smooth. -
Add applesauce & vanilla:
Stir in applesauce and vanilla until combined. -
Combine:
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir gently just until combined (don’t overmix).
Fold in nuts or raisins if using. -
Bake:
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. -
Cool:
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
💡 Tips
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For a healthier version, substitute half the flour with whole wheat flour and reduce sugar to ½ cup.
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Drizzle with a simple cinnamon glaze (powdered sugar + milk + cinnamon) for a sweet finish.
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Keeps well for up to 4 days at room temperature or freeze for up to 3 months.
Would you like me to give you a glazed cinnamon swirl version or a whole wheat no-sugar-added version next?
