Name: Applesauce Bread for the Table
Yield: 10

Applesauce Bread is sweet, soft, and packed with flavor from real applesauce. Sprinkle sugar on top for the best crunchy crust.

Image of Applesauce Bread ready to be enjoyed

author’s note

From Backyard Apples To The Coziest Bread!

My sister has a few apple trees that give off a ton of apples. After making an Apple Pie, a reliable Apple Crumble, and more Apple Nachos than I can count, I still had plenty left. So I used the rest to make and can the best from-scratch applesauce.

And of course, I had to bake some of that applesauce into treats too. I started with this healthy Applesauce Cake and now this amazing old-fashioned Applesauce Bread. It’s moist, full of warm spices, and topped with the best crunchy sugar crust.

Ingredients

Ingredient	Tip
Applesauce	Use unsweetened applesauce so the bread isn’t too sweet. from-scratch or store-bought both work.
Eggs, Oil, and Vanilla	Use room-temp ingredients for the smoothest batter. Vegetable or canola oil keeps the bread moist.
Sugar	Granulated sugar sweetens the loaf and helps give it a tender texture.
Flour	Spoon and level the flour so the bread doesn’t turn out dry or dense.
Spices	Cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice add that cozy, old-fashioned flavor.

Featured Comment

“Just baked and WOW. Great recipe thanks. Definetly will be making time and time again.”
– Laura

Process shots applesauce bread-- images of the wet and dry ingredients being mixed together and the topping being made

How To Make Applesauce Bread

Heat Oven: Heat the oven. Grease and flour a 9×5-inch pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk applesauce, eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, salt, spices, baking soda, and baking powder.
Combine: Stir wet and dry ingredients together until just mixed.
Add Topping (skippable): Sprinkle sugars, and cinnamon on top.
Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

Variations

For a chunky applesauce bread, mix one cup of chopped nuts or dried cranberries/raisins into the batter.

Process shots of Applesauce Bread-- images of the sugar topping being added and the bread being baked

chelsea’s recipe tip

Tips For Success

No Hand Mixers: Use a whisk; mixers add too much air, which can make the bread sink.
Check Freshness: Make sure baking soda and powder are fresh.
Measure Carefully: Measure ingredients heaping and level with a knife.
Use Room-Temp Ingredients: Ensure wet ingredients are the same temperature for smooth mixing.
Use A 9×5-Inch Pan: (1-pound) pan; other sizes won’t work. Grease the pan well with spray and flour, or line with parchment paper to prevent sticking.