Description
This warm, fragrant applesauce bread is a comforting treat that brings family and friends together. Its moist texture, enhanced by spices and sweetness, makes it perfect for breakfast or dessert. Enjoy a slice with butter and a hot cup of coffee for the ultimate cozy experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix applesauce, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If using nuts, fold them in now for added crunch.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg