Dessert

Cinnamon Applesauce Quick Bread Recipe

ByJeannette Jaeger March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

Introduction

This Cinnamon Applesauce Quick Bread is a moist, flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. The warm spices paired with applesauce create a comforting and tender loaf that’s easy to make and enjoy any time of year.

Two rectangular mini cakes with a golden brown top and a slightly cracked surface are shown cooling on a black wire rack. The cakes have a smooth, slightly domed texture in the center, and their edges are a darker brown, indicating a firm crust. Each cake has an even, warm color with small visible crumb details, resting closely side by side on the rack, set against a white marbled texture background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 ¼ cup applesauce (unsweetened or any kind)
¾ cup sugar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or five mini loaf pans.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the applesauce, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and milk. Mix well.
Step 3: Gradually add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.
Step 4: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan(s) and smooth the top.
Step 5: Bake for about 30 minutes if using mini loaf pans, or about 60 minutes for a large loaf, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra texture, stir in ½ cup chopped nuts or raisins before baking.
Use homemade applesauce for a fresher flavor or try spiced applesauce for a richer taste.
If you prefer a sweeter bread, increase sugar by ¼ cup.
Swap vegetable oil for melted butter for a more buttery taste.

Storage

Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat slices gently in the microwave or toaster oven before serving to bring back softness and warmth.

How to Serve

Two small rectangular cakes with golden brown tops and slightly darker brown edges sit on a black metal cooling rack. Each cake has a slightly raised center with small cracks and a moist texture visible on the surface. The cakes have a soft, crumbly look with a warm, inviting color gradient from light golden in the middle to a richer brown near the edges. The background is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use canned applesauce instead of homemade?

Yes, canned applesauce works perfectly. Unsweetened varieties are best to control sweetness, but sweetened can be used if you reduce added sugar slightly.