Description
This Moist Applesauce Quick Bread is a deliciously tender and flavorful loaf perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with unsweetened applesauce, warm spices, and a cinnamon-sugar crumb topping, this quick bread is easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection in just 45 minutes.
Ingredients
Bread Batter
- 1 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Crumb Topping
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and set it aside to prepare for the batter.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and maple syrup. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, sea salt, and nutmeg ensuring an even distribution of spices.
- Make the Batter: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet applesauce mixture. Stir gently until just combined, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to avoid overmixing which can make the bread dense.
- Prepare the Crumb Topping: In another bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, melted butter, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until crumbly topping forms.
- Assemble the Loaf: Pour the applesauce bread batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the batter and gently press it onto the surface to adhere.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 20 minutes until it is comfortable to handle.
- Serve: Slice and serve the quick bread warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Using unsweetened applesauce allows control over sweetness with the added sugars.
- Letting the bread cool slightly before slicing helps it hold together better.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
