If you’ve never baked with applesauce before, this Applesauce Bread will surprise you! It’s moist, lightly spiced, and filled with cozy fall flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or even dessert, this quick bread comes together in just one bowl—no mixer required.
📝 Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup oil (vegetable or canola)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan. -
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. -
Add Dry Ingredients
Sift in flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Gently fold until just combined (don’t overmix). -
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 & Serve
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Slice and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
💡 Tips & Variations:
- Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Stir in ½ cup raisins or chocolate chips for a sweeter twist.
- Use whole wheat flour for a heartier, more wholesome version.
- This bread freezes beautifully—wrap tightly and store up to 2 months.
🍽️ Nutrition (per slice, 10 servings):
- Calories: ~230
- Carbs: 28g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 11g
- Sugar: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
This Homemade Applesauce Bread is the definition of cozy baking—moist, spiced, and bursting with flavor. Whether you serve it with a cup of coffee in the morning or as an afternoon treat, it’s guaranteed to make your home smell like fall.
👉 Save this recipe and try it—you’ll never look at applesauce the same way again!