Cinnamon Applesauce Bread is easy to make from scratch and makes your house smell amazing! Applesauce adds moistness to this cinnamon-spiced quick bread!
This past week, I was in the mood to do some baking! Being that it is Fall and I wasn’t really in the mood for something pumpkin, I decided to make a few batches of this Cinnamon Applesauce Bread.
Now, some may be turned off by the addition of applesauce in bread, but let me tell you…..its what makes this AMAZING! You can’t taste the “apple”, however, it adds just the right amount of moistness to this bread. That paired with all the Fall spices and it is a Heavenly combination that will have you going back for seconds.
I made two batches, which ended up being 10 mini loaves of bread (or two large 9 x 5 loaf pans if preferred). I saved a few for my family, froze some for later, and offered the rest to other families in our area.
When my kids came home from school, I sliced up a mini loaf for their snack and all three of them thoroughly enjoyed it. My oldest son said it was his new favorite bread that I have made.
My hubby came home and immediately asked what was making the house smell so tasty. One slice of bread later and he too declared this his new favorite bread. He is a big fan a spice cake and said that the bread reminded him of that!
With Fall being here, what better time to whip up some bread and either enjoy it fresh or freeze for later! This would even make a great gift idea for teachers, coworkers, friends, or family around the Holiday season!
Here are the mini loaf pans I use and love, https://amzn.to/2Q4LQfO
Cinnamon Applesauce Bread
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup applesauce (I used unsweetened but any kind works)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x5 loaf pan or 5 mini loaf pans.
- In a medium bowl, combine the applesauce, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and milk.
- Slowly add in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Stir until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan(s) and place in oven to bake for 30 minutes if making mini loaves, or about 60 minutes if making large loaf.
- Once toothpick comes out clean once inserted in center, remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving!
karen richards
could you freeze this bread?
Kristin
Absolutely! This bread freezes perfectly!!
Linda Chandler
Do you think I could add some chopped apple to the batter
Lynne
Can u put apple slices in it?
Kristin
Sure! I think that would be a great addition!
Kristin
Absolutely! I think that would be a great idea!
Judy Doyle
Sure looks Delicious. Wish I had some now.
Kristin
Oh yes, this is one tasty bread!
Lisa Langston
Looks yummy! Do you have any photos of what the inside of the loaf looks like? I love seeing what a cut dessert looks like inside! Thank you!
Marsha Staley
My family loves this same recipe made into mini-muffins. Bake for 10-12 minutes. After cooling, dip top of muffins in melted oleo and then a cinnamon-sugar mixture. Makes about 4 dozen and freeze well!
Kristin
I don’t, however, I plan on making this again this week and will be sure to take some more pictures to add!
Kristin
Oooooo, yum! Ill have to try these as muffins!
sweetpea
You have a very nice site. Any way you can enlarge your font? (I don’t see a way to adjust on my compute)
Kristin
Thanks! Unfortunately, I cannot without having to recode several things! You can always print larger to see the recipes enlarged though!!
Rebecca Edwards
what about apple butter instead of apple sauce?
Kristin
Hmmmm, good idea! I don’t see why that wouldn’t work! Keep me posted if you try it!
Carmeletia Winters
Yum I made this today, and it’s delicious. Next time I’m going to add walnuts.
Kristin
Yea! So glad you enjoyed! Great idea on adding walnuts next time!
Lynn
Walnuts or even raisins
Kristin
Great idea! Either would be a great addition!!
Donna
Can you add walnuts to this
Kristin
Absolutely! That would be a great addition!
shawn-athan
I brushed the top with melted butter and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. Easy to make & really delicious.
Kristin
Ooooo, now you’re talking! Great idea! Yum!
Billy Richards
Sprinkled brown sugar on top of unbaked bread, makes a crunchy sweet crust almost caramel
Kristin
Oh wow, what a fabulous idea! Bet that was tasty!!
Patty Massare
If you double the recipe, how much do you fill the 9×5″ pans?
Kathleen Voorhees
Should I cut back on the sugar if using sweetened applesauce?
Barbara Lynn Brown
Do you know the nutrition?
Kristin
About 1/2 full is what I typically stick to. If you want larger loaves, you can fill as high as 3/4 full!
Kristin
You definitely can. I would suggest cutting about 1/4 cup out of the recipe if using sweetened applesauce! Enjoy!
Kristin
Sure! 1 slice: 142 calories, 4g fat, 23mg cholesterol, 179mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate, 3g protein
Judy
Is there anyway to use less oil and sugar to make this healthier?
Syndi
Would there need to be any adjustments if using almond flour to try and go for gluten free?
Faith
I make this alot but I use 2 cups of applesauce and I add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts and 1 cup or so of raisins. Its amazing
Kristin
You can eliminate up to 1/4 cup of the sugar without any changes. You can also use 1/2 the oil and increase the applesauce by that same amount. Hope that helps!
Kristin
I don’t think you would have to change anything as the ratio for both is typically 1:1
Kristin
Oh yum! I love the idea of adding walnuts and raisins to this!
Sheila
The flour , is it self rising flour?
Tina
Has anyone made it with a substitution for the eggs?
Kristin
Nope, all purpose, sorry for not specifying!
Kristin
I haven’t but you could use yogurt, more applesauce, oil, flaxseed, etc in lieu of the eggs I believe!
Carol
Whenever I see SALT in a recipe I eliminate it. It is not necessary!
Roxanne Goff
Yum! I used Marsha’s idea (Nov., 2018) of making these into mini-muffins (350º for 12 minutes) with a cinnamon & sugar topping. I followed the recipe exactly and it made 54 muffins. These taste great and will be perfect if you just want a small tasty treat!
Kristin
I do believe it adds to the flavor of the recipe, however, you can definitely omit the salt if desired!
Kristin
Ooooo I love that! So glad they were a hit! I need to try them for myself with the topping, now my mouth is watering, haha!
Hope Salas
How long would you bake in 3 x 5 mini loaf pans?
Kristin
I would start at about 25 minutes and keep an eye on it from there!
Karen
I don’t have pumpkin spice and don’t care for pumpkin flavor. Can I leave it out? Should I increase the cinnamon?
Kristin
No problem, you can do either! Omit or increase cinnamon slightly! It’ll be great either way! Enjoy!
Steve
I made the bread as written. It was awesome. I made it twice more with modifucations using: 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup melted butter and 1/4 cup oil; 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg and 1/4 tsp allspice. I added a tsp of vanilla, 3/4 cup coarsely chopped craisins and 3/4 cup chopped pecans. Great recipe!
Kristin
Yea!! Love hearing all the modifications! Glad you enjoyed!!