Applesauce Bread

Name: Applesauce Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 1 loaf.
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1-1/4 cups applesauce; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

I make this applesauce bread recipe with plump raisins and crunchy nuts. My kids love a slice in their lunch box or as a snack after school. — Tracey Jo Schley, Sherburn, Minnesota

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1-1/4 cups applesauce
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the egg and applesauce; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, nutmeg and cloves. Stir into creamed mixture just until moistened. Fold in raisins and nuts.
Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 175 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Applesauce Bread in Quick Cooking September/October 2000

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erinshea1982

Sep 26, 2019

This is a great recipe! I added mini caramel chips to it! Soooo good! Perfect for the fall season!
jtap888

Sep 5, 2019

Excellent recipe! Used a mini loaf pan and baked the 8 mini loaves at 350° for 19 minutes. Very moistened and flavorful, husband loved it
butterbeanME

Dec 18, 2014

Love, love, love! The first time I made it, it was gone the first day. The 2nd time I used homemade pear sauce. Again, gone in one day. Today I doubled the recipe, got 4 foil pans (not the mini but next size up). These will be Christmas gifts with my homemade caramel sauce....if I can keep hubby out of them! Delicious! Thank you!!
superruby

Dec 18, 2014

You don't need to change a thing, perfect, moist, loved the raisins, reminded me of a bread pudding a little bit. I suppose you could make it without them too.
DrDuggins

Dec 1, 2014

I made this recipe with only a few minor changes. I substituted the raisins for dried cranberries, and I used a mini loaf pan that makes 12 mimi loafs. My neighbors loved it.
SusanRebillot

Nov 12, 2014

This recipe could be improved. The baking powder should be simply 1 teaspoon , and the baking soda should be 1/2 teaspoon. One- third cup of butter is 5 and 1/3 Tablespoons of Butter--a rather bizarre choice-- you can safely use 6 Tablespoons of butter. If you want it warmly spiced, use 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon cloves or allspice.
joyjoy34

Jun 5, 2012

so good! i used a little less sugar and skipped the raisins and it was still delicious. next time, i'll add the raisins because i like changing things up for the family.
shellyvankirk

Aug 31, 2011

This is an excellent recipe. Great texture and taste.
ladymluv09

Apr 21, 2011

I was so pleased with this. I will definitely make again but won't use a serrated knife to cut or it falls apart even when it is cooled. I left out the raisins and the walnuts. Fantastic!
casachef

Sep 27, 2010

It was easy to make and turned out great. My kids loved it!