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Apple Cinnamon Bread Mini Loaves {With Applesauce}

There’s something incredibly comforting about the cozy blend of apples and cinnamon, especially when it’s baked into warm, mini loaves. Add in applesauce, and you’ve got an apple bread recipe that’s moist, subtly sweet, and perfect for breakfast, individual desserts or an afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt I used pink sea salt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Applesauce
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Milk warmed

Equipment

  • 1 Mini Loaf Pan
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Fork
  • Hand Mixer
  • spatula

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat your oven at 350°F (175°C)
  2. In a large bowl, add the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir gently with a fork to combine.
  3. In the other bowl, add the sugar and melted butter and mix it until creamy with a hand mixer. About 1-2 minutes on medium-high speed.
  4. Add the two eggs and mix well.
  5. Then add the applesauce and vanilla extract and mix well.
  6. Next, add your dry ingredients to the bowl with the sugar mixture and fold in using a spatula and stir just until combined. It will take some mixing, but make sure to stop once combined so you don't overmix.
  7. Add the warmed milk and mix well with your spatula to finish your batter.
  8. Pour the batter evenly into a mini loaf pan with 8 cavities or into a regular-sized loaf pan.
  9. (Optional) Place a half of a thin slice of apple on top of each loaf.
  10. Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick at the 20 minute mark. Mine took about 22 1/2 minutes.
  11. Sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon on top of each loaf. Let cool to the touch, remove from the pan and place them on a platter to serve.

Notes

    1. Don’t overmix the batter. When mixing in the dry ingredient, mix just until the flour is incorporated to avoid tough bread.
    2. Don't over-bake. Use the toothpick test, but if there are a few crumbs on the toothpick, that's okay. It will continue cooking a little after you remove it from the oven. Just make sure it's not jiggly or runny.
    3. Grease your mini loaf pans. If not using a silicone loaf pan, make sure to grease your pan or use parchment paper if you are using a full-sized loaf pan.
    4. Let the loaves cool. This bread is soft and moist, so make sure to let it cool enough before removing from the pans or slicing.