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A sliced applesauce bread with a golden brown crust and soft interior, arranged on a light wood kitchen table
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Applesauce Bread Recipe

Bake a cinnamon-spiced applesauce bread recipe with a tender crumb. Get tips for choosing applesauce, controlling moisture and checking the loaf's center.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword applesauce bread recipe, cinnamon applesauce bread, easy applesauce bread
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 220kcal
Author C. Sophie

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients

Flour

  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose flour

Applesauce

  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce

Butter

  • ½ cup melted unsalted butter

Sugar

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

Leavening Agents

  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Salt

  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Egg

  • 1 large egg

Yogurt

  • ¼ cup plain yogurt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
  • Whisk together the flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and yogurt until well combined.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few tender crumbs.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Nutritional information:
  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 3g
  • Saturated fat: 4.5g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg
  • Sodium: 200mg
Tip: Let cool completely before slicing and serving.