I love to make easy apple recipes with my kids, like this Applesauce Bread Recipe! We get to spend quality time together while making some tasty treats. My kids love banana bread, so I am always looking for easy, quick bread recipes that use different types of fruit.
For more apple goodness, try our Apple Cookies or Apple Streusel Cake Recipe.
I had the idea to make this delicious applesauce bread because my kids love apples, and I knew that using 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 easy bread recipes!
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Apple Bread Made With Apple Sauce
You'll love this apple bread since the apple sauce keeps the bread moist, and the apples add texture. Best of all, this recipe is so easy that kids can help make it. Kids love to help out in the kitchen, and they enjoy making and eating this bread since the wonderful blend of spices makes it the perfect fall treat.
Easy Bread Recipes
If you're short on time but still want to enjoy delicious homemade bread, these recipes are the perfect solution. These recipes don't require a lot of ingredients and prep time, making them ideal for busy individuals.
From classic banana bread to savory garlic herb bread, there are endless possibilities for quick bread recipes.
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Ingredients For Applesauce Bread Recipe
- Chunky Apple Sauce: Brings in apple goodness and moistens the bread with little apple chunks. You can even make your own apple sauce with this Easy Instant Pot Applesauce Recipe.
- Sugar: Sweetens things up and balances the apple tartness.
- Brown Sugar: Adds a rich caramel touch and makes a crunchy top.
- Honey: Sweetens naturally and makes the bread super moist.
- Vegetable Oil: Keeps the bread soft and moist all the way through.
- Eggs: Hold everything together and help the bread rise nicely.
- Milk: Adds moisture and keeps the texture soft.
- Vanilla: Gives a sweet aroma that pairs well with spices.
- All-Purpose Flour: Gives the bread structure.
- Baking Soda: Helps the bread rise and stay fluffy.
- Baking Powder: Teams up with baking soda for a good rise.
- Cinnamon: Adds warmth and a classic fall flavor.
- Nutmeg: Enhances the spice mix.
- Salt: Balances sweetness and boosts all the flavors.
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 very seriously.
We used 1 ½ cups of 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 wet and dry ingredients, my daughter helped me pour them into a loaf pan. Then we topped the apple bread batter with 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 brown before the inside is 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 ran 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 started 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!
Tips For Making Apple Bread Recipe
Tip 1: Feel free to adjust the amount of cinnamon and nutmeg to suit your taste. Adding a pinch of cloves or ginger can also enhance the fall flavors.
Tip 2: For a lighter texture, avoid overmixing the batter. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Tip 3: Add nuts like walnuts, pecans, or dried fruits like raisins for extra flavor and crunch.
FAQs For Apple Bread With Applesauce
Typically, if you are making 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 with a nice texture.
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 it in a zip-top bag. You can freeze it for up to 3 months.
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Apples are a seasonal favorite, especially in the fall when they’re at their peak, offering endless possibilities, from sweet desserts to savory dishes. Plus, with so many varieties, you can always find the perfect apple to suit your taste and recipe needs.
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Bread Baking Supplies
Making this applesauce bread recipe is easy with the right tools! Start with a few mixing bowls - one for wet ingredients and another for dry. Measuring cups and spoons are needed to get the perfect amount of ingredients, and a loaf pan gives apple bread its classic shape.
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Apple bread made with apple sauce is a yummy treat that's both simple to make and family-friendly, perfect for spending some quality baking time together!
Recipes Made With Apples
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Apple Bread made with Apple Sauce
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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.
Notes
- Go ahead and tweak the cinnamon and nutmeg to match your taste buds. Tossing in a pinch of cloves or ginger can amp up those cozy fall vibes.
- Want a fluffier bread? Don't go overboard with the mixing. Just stir until everything's nicely combined.
- Throw in some walnuts, pecans, or even raisins for a tasty crunch and flavor boost.
Rhonda Greenwood says
No taste what so ever, very disappointed. It smells so good baking but no taste.
Roula Oliynik says
I will like to know if I can add some apples and plain applesauce?
Dawn says
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.
SeekAndRead says
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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Rachel says
I'll have to try this! I love making bread and I think that my kids wouold really enjoy it too.
Blythe Alpern says
Looks so delicious. I can only imagine how moist this bread is with the addition of the apple sauce.
Keren Charles says
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.
Heather says
My youngest daughter loves bread and apples. I bet she would love this!
Dawn McAlexander says
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.
anvita says
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