This Spiced Applesauce Bread is soft, moist, and filled with warm spices that make your kitchen smell amazing while it bakes. Made with applesauce instead of large amounts of oil or butter, it’s a lighter, healthier-style quick bread that’s perfect for breakfast, tea time, or dessert.
The gentle sweetness and cozy spice blend make this bread a family favorite, especially during cool weather and festive seasons.
🌿 Why You’ll Love Spiced Applesauce Bread
- ✔ Extra moist texture
- ✔ Warm cinnamon & spice flavor
- ✔ Easy one-bowl recipe
- ✔ Great for breakfast or snacks
- ✔ Freezer-friendly
📝 Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ cup sugar (white or brown)
- ½ cup oil or melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts or raisins
👩🍳 How to Make Spiced Applesauce Bread
- Preheat the oven
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper. - Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. - Mix wet ingredients
In another bowl, beat sugar, oil, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla until smooth. - Combine
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir just until combined. Fold in nuts or raisins if using. - Bake
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. - Cool & serve
Let cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm with butter or cream cheese
- Enjoy with tea or coffee
- Slice and toast lightly for breakfast
⭐ Pro Tips
- Use unsweetened applesauce to control sweetness
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top before baking
- Add diced apples for extra texture
