Cinnamon Applesauce Quick Bread Recipe
This Cinnamon Applesauce Quick Bread is a moist, flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack. Made with unsweetened applesauce, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a touch of pumpkin pie spice, it offers a delightful balance of sweetness and spice without being overly rich. The quick bread uses simple ingredients and requires no yeast or rising time, making it an easy and satisfying homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes for mini loaves, 60 minutes for large loaf
- Total Time: 40 minutes for mini loaves, 70 minutes for large loaf
- Yield: 1 large loaf or 5 mini loaves 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup applesauce (unsweetened recommended, but any kind works)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp milk
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or prepare five mini loaf pans by greasing or lining them with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the applesauce, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and milk. Whisk these together until fully blended and smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently to combine, making sure not to overmix; the batter should be just combined with some small lumps allowed.
- Pour batter into pans: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan or divide it evenly among the mini loaf pans, smoothing the tops lightly.
- Bake the bread: Place the pan(s) into the preheated oven. Bake mini loaves for about 30 minutes, or the large loaf for approximately 60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely or serve slightly warm for best flavor.
Notes
- Using unsweetened applesauce reduces added sugars, but feel free to use sweetened if preferred.
- Mini loaf pans bake faster; adjust baking time accordingly and always check with a toothpick.
- This quick bread freezes well; wrap tightly before freezing and thaw at room temperature.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with any plant-based milk.
- Spices can be adjusted according to taste or substituted with pumpkin pie spice blend for convenience.
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