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Do you ever have extra applesauce that you just don’t know what to do with? This easy apple bread is the perfect way to limit waste and create a healthy (ish) snack that is always devoured by my family. This apple spiced bread is delicious and with the baking mix, it is ready to bake in under 5 minutes.
This apple spice baking mix is such an easy make ahead pantry item to keep on hand whenever you need a quick and easy, non processed snack. This apple bread also makes a wonderful gift (both the baking mix and the finished bread) so you can gift to your loved ones with care.
This apple bread never fails me and I know you will love it too!
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Why should you make this apple bread?
- This apple bread is so easy to make using the homemade baking mix we will cover more below. I make a few batches of this baking mix and store them in my pantry for a super fast recipe that comes together in under 5 minutes.
- This is one of the best gifting recipes. Not only does it look gorgeous (see the picture above) but it comes with a homemade baking tag. If you give someone a jar of this mix and the other ingredients they need, they can make this apple bread whenever they want! You could also make it for them and gift the bread instead.
- This snack is nut free so it is safe for school lunches. Kiddos love it a lot and you can customize the add ins. You can make this a chocolate apple bread or a seedy apple bread. Whatever your heart desires!
- This is an easy way to limit processed snacks. Baked goods are an easy transition into less packaged foods as they taste amazing and are cheap to make.
- This mix is so much cheaper than anything you can buy in the store which saves you money. If you prep it in bulk, you will also be able to save time!
What materials do you need for this apple spice bread?
You will need a large mixing bowl
A hand mixer to fully combine all the ingredients
A loaf or cake pan. I usually make this bread in a cake pan but either way it is delicious!
A quart sized mason jar (or another airtight container to store the mix.)
The final thing you will need are these beautiful baking mix tags! The free download is below.
This apple bread recipe is part of my baking mix ebook. It contains over 70 pantry staples such as seasonings, baking mixes, extracts, drink mixes and more. If you like this recipe, you will love the baking mix ebook!
As a special thanks, if you click any of the pictures or sign up for the free baking tags, it will take you to a flash sale where you can get the ebook for only 11 dollars!
Dry mix ingredients
2 1/4 cup all purpose flour (if you want this to look extra fancy, split the flour into 2 sections to layer)
1 cup of packed brown sugar (split into 2 again if you want to be fancy)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
*optional: 1 cup of chopped nuts, chocolate chips, seeds or dried fruit
Layer the ingredients into your mason jar, splitting up the flour and the sugar into 2 parts to add to the layered look. Add the lid and the baking tag and you are ready to store or gift!
The wet ingredients
1 1/2 cup applesauce (I always use plain unsweetened but you could use flavoured knowing that the batter will have a slight fruity taste. Try not to use sweetened or the batter will be too sweet.)
6 Tbsp butter, tallow or shortening– melted
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
How to make this apple spiced bread
Start by preheating the oven to 350 F and greasing your cake or loaf pan.
Add the contents of your jar (the dry ingredients) to a large mixing bowl and then add the wet ingredients.
Use a hand mixer (or stir by hand) 1-2 minutes until all of the ingredients are fully combined.
Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for 50-60 minutes (until a toothpick comes out clean.)
Let it cool in the pan for approximately 15 minutes (until the pan is handleable) and then flip it upside down out of the pan to cool the rest of the way.
Slice and enjoy!!
That is all there is to this apple bread recipe! It is really that easy. I hope you love this recipe!
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This post was all about an easy apple bread recipe