Applesauce Loaf


August 7, 2022  •  2 Comments

applesauce loafEvery autumn I turn the scruffier apples from my tree into applesauce. If I’m lucky, I can also scrounge extras from friends who have a bumper crop. Applesauce is great in baking, so I freeze as many pints as possible. It’s a moderate amount of work, but the payoff is worth it.

Here’s an easy applesauce loaf so moist it doesn’t need butter. The recipe makes two loaves, so I have one to freeze or give away.

Preheat oven to 350F.  Lightly grease 2 loaf pans.

Sift together dry ingredients:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 5 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • ½ teaspoon mace (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt.

Combine:

  • 2 ½ cups of applesauce
  • ¾ cup sugar (could be more or less depending on preference)
  • ¾ cup melted butter or vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup milk or kefir (I use coconut kefir)

Fold dry ingredients into the wet ingredients a little at a time until thoroughly mixed.  Finally, mix in:

  • 1 cup of nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, or pecans are good)

Divide batter between the pans and bake for an hour or until a knife comes out clean. This may depend on the amount of water in your applesauce, so be sure to test it and bake a little longer if necessary.

I recommend this with sharp cheddar as a quick lunch on the run.