Paula Deen's Applesauce Bread

Dive into the warm, spiced flavors of Paula Deen's Applesauce Bread—a moist, tender loaf perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon treats. This easy-to-make recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg with the natural sweetness of unsweetened applesauce for a guilt-free indulgence. A hint of vanilla and optional chopped nuts add richness and crunch, elevating this quick bread to irresistible levels. Ready in just over an hour, this cinnamon-kissed applesauce bread is ideal for breakfast, dessert, or gifting during the holiday season. Enjoy it fresh out of the oven or toasted with a smear of butter for a comforting slice of homemade bliss.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 units Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.

Step 6

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Step 9

Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1095.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3242.5

Total Fat 157.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.3g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 2591.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 437.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 237.7g
Protein 47.6g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 172.1mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 941.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.2%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 52.1%