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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 on a wooden board with apples and spices

Nothing 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.

applesauce bread on a white cutting board

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.

whisking the wet and dry ingredients together in white bowls

  • Then fold in the nuts and pour into prepared loaf pan.
  • In a small bowl prepare the crumb topping and sprinkle over batter.

mixing the crumb topping in a white bowl

  • Bake in pre-heated oven for about 60 minutes.

applesauce bread ready for baking

  • 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.

a slice of applesauce bread and loaf on a white cutting board

More Delicious Sweet Bread Recipes

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!

a slice of applesauce bread on a white cutting board

a slice of applesauce bread on a white cutting board
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Applesauce Bread

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. 
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Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 10 servings
Calories 361kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

APPLESAUCE BREAD

  • 2 cups all purpose flour (260 grams)
  • 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) (375 grams)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (lightly packed) (90 grams)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (I use corn or sunflower) (50 grams)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 3 tablespoons milk (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, pecans or walnuts) (48 grams)

CRUMB TOPPING

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (lightly packed) (90 grams)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour (65 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (soft)

For room temperature ingredients, remove from the fridge 45-60 before using.

    US Customary - Metric

    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.

    Notes

    Depending on your oven start to check for doneness at the 50 minute mark.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
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    3. 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.

      Reply

        • Vishakha Mehandru says

          Hi,
          I tried the Metric link but the measurements did not change. I still get the ingredients in cups. Sorry to be a pain, i don’t understand what i could be doing wrong. I could try converting them based on tables on the internet. But it would be more accurate if it was done on the recipe itself.
          Thanks for your response nonetheless.
          Best regards.

    7. Naomi says

      5 stars
      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

      Reply

    8. Kay says

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply

    9. Margaret V says

      5 stars
      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.

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    12. D J Smith says

      5 stars
      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 !!

      Reply

    13. Anna Marie M Braund says

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply

    14. Kathleen Richfield says

      You don’t list any eggs in the ingredients, but you mention eggs in the instructions. Can you please clarify?

      Reply

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