Old Fashioned Applesauce Bread
Old Fashioned Applesauce Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread that combines the natural sweetness of applesauce with warm spices. It's perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. This recipe is easy to follow and yields a delightful bread that will remind you of home baking.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 mixing spoon or whisk
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 loaf pan (9x5 inches)
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional) Such as walnuts or pecans.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the applesauce and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
- If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your Old Fashioned Applesauce Bread sliced, at breakfast, as a snack, or dessert!
Notes
This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
It also freezes well; wrap slices in plastic wrap and then foil for longer storage.
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding dried fruits or spices according to your taste. Enjoy!