This easy Applesauce Bread is moist and delicious. Baked with a tasty cinnamon crumb topping, it’s sure to become one of your favourite fall recipes.
Applesauce Bread
Applesauce BreadNothing like Fall to bring out all the best baking recipes. And of course all the best aromas in the kitchen. One of the best things I learned from Italians are, Yes you can have cake for breakfast.
So why not a sweet bread too?! And this Applesauce Bread with a tasty crumb topping is perfect, even for a snack in the afternoon with a hot coffee or tea.
I made this bread with my own Homemade Applesauce, but a store bought one that has very little sugar added would work too.
I also added some nuts to batter. For this bread I used pecans, but you could also use either almonds, hazelnuts or walnuts.
How to make Applesauce Bread
- In a large bowl whisk together the applesauce, sugars, vegetable oil, eggs and milk until combined.
- Add the flour mixture and whisk until smooth.
- Then fold in the nuts and pour into prepared loaf pan.
- In a small bowl prepare the crumb topping and sprinkle over batter.
- Bake in pre-heated oven for about 60 minutes.
- Let cool completely before slicing.
How to store Applesauce Bread
Sweet Breads are best stored in an airtight bag and well sealed. They can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.
To freeze sweet breads be sure to wrap the completely cooled loaf (or if you prefer individual slices), tightly in foil or plastic wrap, then place them in freezer safe bags or container.
They can be frozen for up to 3 months.
The loaf or slices can be thawed at room temperature.
More Delicious Sweet Bread Recipes
Streusel Topped Blueberry Bread
So if you are looking for a Sweet Bread to bring in the Fall or Winter weather then why not give this Applesauce Bread with Crumb Topping a try and let me know. Enjoy!
Applesauce Bread
Ingredients
APPLESAUCE BREAD
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 1/2 cups applesauce (lightly sweetened & smooth)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (I use corn or sunflower)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, pecans or walnuts)
CRUMB TOPPING
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
APPLESAUCE BREAD
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour a 9 x 5 inch (22 x 12 cm) loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl whisk together the applesauce, sugars, vegetable oil, eggs and milk until combined. Then add the whisked flour mixture and whisk until smooth. Fold in the chopped nuts.
- Pour into the prepared loaf pan, sprinkle with the crumb mixture and bake for approximately 60-70 minutes. Let cool in loaf pan before removing. Slice and serve. Enjoy!
CRUMB TOPPING
- In a medium bowl mix together the sugar, cinnamon and flour. Add the butter and mix either with a fork or your fingers until coarse crumbs appear.
Vishakha Mehandru says
This recipe looks delicious. I have made other recipes and they are always very successful and very popular in my family. I live in the UK so measurements here are very different. Please can the measurements be translated to grams where applicable for precision and clarity.
Thanks in advance.
Best wishes.
Rosemary says
Hi Vishakha, to change to metric measurements all you have to do is click on metric underneath the ingredients beside US Customary. Hope that helps.
Maggie wagner says
Great! So moist
Rosemary says
Hi Maggie, thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it.
Eve Senkovich says
Wonderful flavor! Great for gifts.
Rosemary says
Hi Eve, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. Take care.
Jennie Sama says
i LOVE YOUR RECIPES. They are so delicious and you make the recipe easy to follow!
Rosemary says
Thanks so much Jennie, so glad you like them. Have a great weekend.
Naomi says
First of all this was one of the smoothest recipes to follow and make. It came out so well, and everyone thought that it was delicious. The first time that I made it I used a jar of unsweetened applesauce, and it did not affect the sweetness level or taste of the final product.
Thank you for this wonderful recipe.
Naomi
Rosemary says
Hi Naomi, thanks so much ,so glad you and everyone enjoyed it. Have a wonderful Sunday.
Kay says
Thanks, Rosemary, for this delicious recipe! I am surprised how well it turned out! Moist with a wonderful crumb topping! My husband couldn’t wait for it to get out of the oven! I used 1 cup of whole wheat and 1 cup of all-purpose flour. I may increase the butter in the topping to 3 Tbsp. next time. We will be enjoying this again!
Rosemary says
Hi Kay, thanks so much and thanks for letting me know about using whole wheat also. Take care and have a wonderful Sunday.
Margaret V says
I was trying to figure out what to do with a bunch of unsweetened applesauce that I had in my pantry, and this was PERFECT!! I subbed with gluten-free all-purpose flour and coconut oil instead of vegetable. I also used pecans for the nuts and added more cinnamon because I also prefer to go heavy on that. I ate the whole thing by myself in less than a week. Will definitely be doing this recipe again, many many times.
Rosemary says
Hi Margaret, thanks so much glad you enjoyed it. Can you tell me what gluten free flour you use? and do you use equal amounts as the all purpose? Thanks Take care.
Margaret V says
I used Bob’s Red Mill All-Purpose flour in the same quantity
Rosemary says
Thanks for letting me know Margaret. 🙂
Mary says
Good, but way too much topping. Half of that would be plenty.
Alexandra says
My whole family loved this! Used homemade chunky apple sauce and it was wonderful!
Rosemary says
Hi Alexandra, thanks so much, so glad everyone enjoyed it. Have a great weekend.
D J Smith says
I am on a roll with the Holidays coming up. Made the Applesauce Bread today.;9″ x 5″ loaf. I was afraid the stresuel topping might be a little dryer than we like so I used 3-T. butter instead of 2-T. The topping clings to the bread top nicely and didn’t seem to crack as much. The bread is a keeper for sure. Thanks !!
Rosemary says
Hi DJ thanks so much glad you enjoyed it. Yes, baking is the best especially holiday time! Happy Baking.
Anna Marie M Braund says
Made applesauce bread yesterday. Quick, easy and delicious. Always enjoy trying new recipes and yours have never failed me. Like the extra notes and hints too. Thank you and keep sharing.
Rosemary says
Hi Anna Marie, thanks so much. Glad you like the bread and the recipes. 🙂
Kathleen Richfield says
You don’t list any eggs in the ingredients, but you mention eggs in the instructions. Can you please clarify?
Rosemary says
Hi Kathleen, thanks, sorry about that I added them to the recipe. I hope like it.
Lisa B says
You neglected to list the eggs in the ingredients list. I assume it’s two??
Rosemary says
Hi Lisa, yes two and I added it to the recipe. Thanks.