Gluten-Free Applesauce Bread Recipe

I made fresh applesauce from our neighbor’s un-sprayed apple trees to take to a family gathering. When the gathering was postponed, I wasn’t quite sure what to do with it all, it was far too much for me to eat by myself, therefore, Gluten-Free Applesauce Bread was made.

I had used Taste of Home recipe for applesauce bread before, however, now that I need gluten free things as well as many family members, I adapted this recipe to suit all the no dairy, no gluten ingredients needed in the families diet and have been told it was fantastic.

 

Ingredients to make Gluten-Free Applesauce Bread

• 2/3 cup coconut oil; softened
• 2 cup sugar
• 2 egg
• 2 ½  cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1 ½  teaspoons baking soda
• 1 ½  teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons of xanthan gum or ground flax seed 
• 3 cups All-purpose gluten-free flour; I use Bob Red Mills
• 1 cup raisins; optional
• 1 cup chopped walnuts; optional

 

Directions to make Gluten-Free Applesauce Bread

1. Preheat the oven at 350 degrees.
2. In a large  bowl add ingredients as listed, mixing well adding flour a little bit as a time until combined thoroughly.  If using raisins and nuts fold them in.
3. Pour the batter into 2 greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
4. Cool before removing from pan, slicing and enjoying.