“My new favorite loaf to make! So good with some butter for breakfast.”
Applesauce Honey Bread
This Applesauce Honey Bread is a soft, moist quick bread filled with comforting flavors and simple ingredients. A blend of unsweetened applesauce, honey, butter, and warm spices creates a tender loaf with a naturally sweet taste and a beautiful golden crust.
The applesauce helps keep the bread rich and moist, while the honey adds a smooth sweetness that pairs perfectly with cinnamon and ginger. Easy to prepare and full of homemade flavor, this loaf is ideal for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a simple dessert.
🍞 Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 3 cups |
| Baking soda | 3 teaspoons |
| Ground cinnamon | 2 teaspoons |
| Ground ginger | ½ teaspoon |
| Unsalted butter, softened | ½ cup |
| Honey | ½ cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Large eggs | 2 |
| Unsweetened applesauce | 2½ cups |
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pan
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan, or prepare two smaller loaf pans with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger. Whisk until the spices and baking soda are evenly distributed.
Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, sugar, and honey until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the applesauce until fully incorporated.
Step 4: Prepare the Batter
Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently until everything is just combined.
Tip: Avoid overmixing the batter, as too much stirring can make the bread heavy instead of soft and tender.
Step 5: Bake the Loaf
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the bread is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Step 6: Protect the Top if Needed
If the loaf begins browning too quickly, loosely cover it with aluminum foil during the final 15–20 minutes of baking.
Step 7: Cool and Slice
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for a short time, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve plain or with butter for a delicious homemade treat.
