Pecan Applesauce Bread
Moist pecan applesauce bread flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, then finished with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar topping.
Equipment
- loaf pan
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowls
- oven
- Silicone spatula
- Toothpick
- Whisk
- Wire rack
Ingredients
For the Bread
- ⅝ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1½ tablespoons milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ cup pecans chopped
For the Topping
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar firmly packed
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Lightly grease a small loaf pan measuring approximately 15 × 8 centimeters.
- Combine the applesauce, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and milk in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk until evenly combined.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in a second bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the applesauce mixture.
- Stir gently until no dry flour remains.
- Fold ¼ cup of chopped pecans into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Combine ½ cup of pecans with the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Transfer the loaf pan to a wire rack.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Remove the bread carefully from the pan.
- Let it cool completely on the wire rack before slicing.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve pecan applesauce bread at room temperature or slightly warm with butter, cream cheese, or apple preserves. It pairs naturally with coffee or tea and works well alongside dishes from our breakfast recipes.Recipe Notes
Use a small loaf pan because this recipe has been recalculated for four servings. Avoid overmixing the batter, as this can make the bread dense. Check the loaf early because small pans bake faster. Browse our bread recipes for more baking ideas.Variations
Replace the pecans with walnuts or add raisins, dried cranberries, or diced apple. Use apple pie spice instead of the separate cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. For additional ideas, explore our Spices & Seasoning recipes.Wine Advice
A lightly sparkling Moscato d’Asti complements the sweet applesauce and spices. A nutty Tawny Port pairs especially well with the pecan topping.Nutrition values
Serving: 1 thick slice | Calories: 525 kcal | Carbohydrates: 66 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 28 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Sodium: 330 mg | Sugar: 38 g