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Cinnamon Applesauce Quick Bread Recipe

5 from 108 reviews

This Cinnamon Applesauce Quick Bread is a moist and flavorful treat made with simple pantry ingredients. It combines the natural sweetness and moisture of applesauce with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice to create a perfect quick bread that’s great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Ready in under an hour in the oven, this bread is easy to make and perfect for cozying up with a slice and a cup of tea or coffee.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cup applesauce (unsweetened or any kind)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or five mini loaf pans to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the applesauce, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and milk. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  4. Pour Batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan(s), smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure even baking.
  5. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven. Bake mini loaves for 30 minutes or a large loaf for about 60 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center after the baking time, and if it comes out clean, the bread is done.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can use any type of applesauce — sweetened or unsweetened — based on your preference.
  • If you prefer a less sweet bread, reduce the sugar slightly.
  • Mini loaf pans reduce baking time and make great individual servings.
  • Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For extra texture, consider adding chopped nuts or raisins to the batter.

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