Applesauce Bread with Candied Ginger
This applesauce bread is the perfect recipe for you if you’re looking for a unique make-ahead breakfast idea. We’ve taken our favorite quick bread and added applesauce and candied ginger to make it even more amazing. This bread makes a great gift, too!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
- ¼ cup finely chopped candied ginger
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1 Tablespoon turbinado sugar optional
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F.
- Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ground ginger, and nutmeg to a large mixing bowl. Whisk until well blended.
- Stir in candied ginger. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the milk, eggs and vanilla. Whisk until smooth. Stir in the applesauce.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients. Add the butter. Using a silicone spatula, gently fold until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into a loaf pan. If desired, sprinkle the turbinado sugar in a thin layer over the bread.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a skewer or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool completely, the slice into 10 slices. Store in a ziptop bag or an airtight container for up to 5 days or wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 269mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 233IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 2mg
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