Easy & Moist Spiced Applesauce Bread Recipe

If you’re looking for a bread that’s bursting with flavor and boasts an incredibly moist texture, and is made with less sugar, then look no further than this recipe for my spiced applesauce bread. The applesauce not only adds moisture but also a subtle sweetness that perfectly compliments the warm spices. Each bite is a delightful blend of cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and ginger, creating a truly unforgettable sensory experience. This quick bread recipe is a must-try for any baking enthusiast or experienced baker—it’s sure to earn rave reviews.

Despite its rich flavor and tender texture, this spiced applesauce bread with raisins is surprisingly easy to make. With just a few pantry staples and a simple mixing method—combining the dry ingredients (including the plump raisins), whisking together the wet ingredients, and then gently combining them—you can have a delectable and fragrant loaf baking in your oven in no time. The batter is then poured into a loaf pan and baked until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean from sticking. Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

Ingredients for Spiced Applesauce Bread:

1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce (15 oz. can)
1/4 cup canola oil
½ cups granulated sugar
1 large egg
3 tablespoons milk
3/4 teaspoon baking powder, leveled
½ teaspoons baking soda, leveled
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoons ground cloves
½ teaspoons ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
½ cups of raisins
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. To the same bowl, add the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground allspice, ground ginger, raisins, unsweetened applesauce, canola oil, large egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
4. Whisk all ingredients together until just moistened. Do not overmix. A few small lumps are okay.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, depending on how your oven is regulated or until a toothpick, cake tester or slender knife inserted into the center comes out clean from sticking.
7. Leave the bread in the pan to cool for about five minutes before attempting to remove it for the best results. Then you can transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. ENJOY!

This recipe for my spiced applesauce bread, studded with sweet raisins and cinnamon and cloves, is incredibly versatile, perfect for enjoying at any time of day so I hope you’ll be tempting to make it soon. A warm slice is delicious on its own with a cup of coffee or tea. Please share this luscious quick bread recipe with family and friends and do come back to my blog for more.

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Spiced Applesauce Bread

If you’re looking for a bread that’s bursting with flavor and boasts an incredibly moist texture, and is made with less sugar, then look no further than this recipe for my spiced applesauce bread.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: applesauce, applesauce bread recipe, cinnamon, cloves, healthy baking, quick bread, raisins

Author: Mary Balandiat

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups unsweetened applesauce 15 oz. can
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• ½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder leveled
• ½ teaspoons baking soda leveled
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoons ground cloves
• ½ teaspoons ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• ½ cups of raisins
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups flour

Instructions

1. Instructions:
2. Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
3. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. To the same bowl, add the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground allspice, ground ginger, raisins, unsweetened applesauce, canola oil, large egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
5. Whisk all ingredients together until just moistened. Do not overmix. A few small lumps are okay.
6. 5.Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
7. 6.Bake for 50-60 minutes, depending on how your oven is regulated or until a toothpick, cake tester or slender knife inserted into the center comes out clean from sticking.
8. Leave the bread in the pan to cool for about five minutes before attempting to remove it for the best results. Then you can transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. 8.ENJOY!