I love baking with my kids. It allows us to spend quality time together while making some yummy goodies. My kids are huge fans of banana bread so I am always looking for easy quick bread recipes that I can make using different types of fruit. I had the idea to make this delicious Applesauce Bread Recipe because my kids love apples and I knew that apple sauce would result in a moist and yummy bread. I am so glad we made it, because it has become one of my favorite apple recipes ever!
Why you need to try this apple bread made with apple sauce
- The apple sauce keeps the bread moist and adds apples for texture
- A wonderful blend of spices make this the perfect fall treat
- This is an easy recipe that kids can help make.
Ingredients
- Chunky Apple Sauce
- sugar
- brown sugar
- honey
- vegetable oil
- eggs
- milk
- vanilla
- all purpose flour
- baking soda
- baking powder
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- salt
How to make apple bread
You'll want to start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
Combine applesauce, sugars, honey, oil, eggs, milk and vanilla in a large bowl and mix well. My daughter took her job to measure the apple sauce very seriously. We used 1 ½ cups of the apple sauce which kept the bread from being dry, while giving it a delicious apple taste and sweetness.
Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to a large bowl.
Stir until thoroughly combined.
After combining all the wet ingredients and dry ingredients, my daughter helped me pour them into a loaf pan. Then we topped the apple bread batter with some brown sugar before popping it in the oven. The brown sugar results in a crunchy, caramelized topping.
Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes at 350 degrees. If the top starts to really brown before the inside is totally cooked, place some foil over the top and continue baking. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the bread. When it comes out clean, the bread is ready.
This apple bread smells amazing while baking. Drawn in by the yummy scent, my kids kept running into the kitchen, asking if it was ready.
Finally it was time! I usually slather some butter on banana bread, but this apple bread was so soft, spongy and moist because of the apple sauce, that no butter was necessary.
My kids starting gobbling up the applesauce bread as soon as it had sufficiently cooled. Our apple bread lasted just one day before it was all gone. I can't guarantee how long your apple bread made with apple sauce will last, but I know it will be delicious!
Apple Bread made with Apple Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Chunky Apple Sauce
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar for topping
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x5 loaf pan.
- Combine applesauce, sugars, honey, oil, eggs, milk and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix well.
- Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to a large bowl.
- Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Pour into greased loaf pan and sprinkle 3 tablespoons of brown sugar on top evenly.
- Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes at 350 degrees. If the top starts to really brown before the inside is totally cooked, place some foil over the top and continue baking.
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Nutrition
This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.
Frequently asked questions
Typically if you are going to be making an apple bread, you would need to cut and cook up some apples which can be time consuming. But if you use a chunky applesauce, you get a tasty bread that has a nice texture.
You can add chopped walnuts, pecans, or raisins.
You can store it in an airtight container on the counter for 3-4 days. If you would like to freeze this apple bread, wrap it in plastic wrap and place in a zip top bag. You can freeze it for up to 3 months.
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amber
I love making different kinds of bread and apple bread is always one of my favorites in the fall! Thanks for sharing this recipe, I'll have to use it when I go apple picking this fall!
robin Rue
Oh yummy! I have never had apple bread before, but now I need to make it immediately. It sounds awesome.
Janel
I have not heard of this brand of applesauce before. Cooking is so fun when you can get the kids involved too. If this was gluten-free I would certainly love a slice
karen
Believe it or not, I've never had apple bread! Ever. But, looks really yummy. I can see how this would be a fabulous time-saver by using the applesauce versus prepping apples. Great tip!
Sapana V
This is looking so tempting. I will try it.
Amanda H
This looks so good. We just made pumpkin bread last night. I know my kids would love this recipe! I'll have to try it out! Thank you!
Amanda
Oh my...I'm drooling! This reminds me of my favourite muffins, I can't wait to make it and try for myself.
Melissa
I am not big on baking but that apple bread recipe looks very tempting. I love an applesauce with chunks of apple in it. I will look for Musselmans for the bread and the other varieties.
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh
I love all sorts of sweet breads! I've never had apple bread before, but I know it's amazing! I can just taste it. I will have to make this one soon!
Krystel | Disney on a Budget
This looks like a tasty snack for sure. I've never taste this before so I would love to try it.
Ana De- Jesus
I have never tried apple bread before but it looks divine. I have tried other fruit based breads so this would be delicious for me x
HilLesha
How delicious! I love applesauce, but I haven't tried apple bread before. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Charlotte
I love this idea, I have never made my own bread before but I think adding apple sauce is going to make it even more delicious!
Jessi Joachim
This sounds delicious. I think I have everything in my pantry to make this, so I might have to try it this week!
Theresa
I have never heard of apple bread before! My kids love apple sauce, so I'm sure they would love this too!
Amanda Love
My daughter loves bread and it would be nice to make some for her at home instead of buying off shelves! I think this is something that she'll enjoy! It looks amazing and easy to prepare.
Anna nuttall
I would vote this recipe 5 stars but it seem to let me do 4 stars - sorry that meant to be 5 stars. As I love apple cake and I love this recipe - very delish. xx
Reesa Lewandowski
OH I think I am going to give this a try today! My kids would love it and I love the added fruit in it with the applesauce!
Belle
Yum! That looks amazing! My kids love applesauce, I would have probably give it to them every day if only they don't get constipated with it lol. I'll try this apple bread one weekend and I'm sure they'll love this.
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Kim
I love making things with applesauce. It adds so much flavor without the added fat. I would love to make this with my son!
anvita
love that the kids were involved in the kitchen too. My little fellow likes to measure too. He would love this bread since he likes apple sauce
Dawn McAlexander
That is a great idea, making apple bread from apple sauce. I am not really sure how it is made otherwise, but this sounds like a good idea to me. I would love to try it.
Heather
My youngest daughter loves bread and apples. I bet she would love this!
Keren Charles
Apple bread??? This is my very first time hearing about. I love anything with apple. So this sounds equally yummy and delicious too. I will definitely add this to my list of recipes to do! Thanks for sharing.
Blythe Alpern
Looks so delicious. I can only imagine how moist this bread is with the addition of the apple sauce.
Rachel
I'll have to try this! I love making bread and I think that my kids wouold really enjoy it too.
SeekAndRead
This bread looks delicious. I'm pretty sure my kid will love it. I'll give a try next weekend. Thanks, for the recipe.
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Dawn
Great recipe I added chopped walnuts and a little more cinnamon. I couldn't wait for it to cool.. it is soooo good. Thank you for the recipe.the girls are going to love this for breakfast and with my coffee.
Roula Oliynik
I will like to know if I can add some apples and plain applesauce?
Rhonda Greenwood
No taste what so ever, very disappointed. It smells so good baking but no taste.
Cait
Could I add actual apples along with the applesauce?
Teresa
Easy to make and Delicious