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Applesauce Bread

Recipe by Leigh's Home on YouTubeAdded 1 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 1 hour 5 minutes to cook. A moist, sweet applesauce bread flavored with warm spices and optional crunchy pecans. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, this single‑loaf recipe is easy to make and yields a tender crumb.

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Applesauce Bread by Leigh's Home, a frame from the YouTube video

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (350°F) and lightly grease a 9x5‑inch loaf pan.

  2. In a bowl, combine the applesauce, vegetable oil, white sugar, eggs, and milk; beat until well mixed.

  3. Add the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice; mix until smooth.

  4. If desired, fold in the chopped pecans.

  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

  6. Bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then remove and slice.

Tips while you cook

Preheat oven first
Set the oven to 350°F before mixing any ingredients.
Mix wet ingredients thoroughly
Combine applesauce, oil, sugar, eggs, and milk until well mixed before adding dry items.
Add pecans after dry mix
If using, fold the chopped pecans into the batter after the dry ingredients are incorporated.
Cool briefly in pan
Allow the bread to rest in the pan for a few minutes before removing.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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