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.

Cinnamon Applesauce Christmas Tree Ornaments

Christmas season is nearly here. If you are like me, you like to have homemade ornaments on the Christmas tree. And Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments not only add the homemade touch, but a great smell.

I will give you the instructions to make Cinnamon Applesauce Ornaments but you will have to pick out your shapes. Be creative, design your Christmas Tree to suit your family

Supplies needed to make Cinnamon Applesauce Christmas Tree Ornaments:

• 1/2 cup Cinnamon
• 1/2 cup Applesauce
• Wax paper
• Cookie Cutters
• Toothpick
• Ribbon/String
• Bowl
• Spoon
• Glitter (optional) 

Instructions to make Cinnamon Applesauce Christmas Tree Ornaments:

1. In bowl, mix together the cinnamon and applesauce. When it becomes to stiff to stir with spoon you can use your hands to finish making a dough ball.
2. On the waxed paper, start flattening out the dough ball with your fingers.
3. Put a second sheet of waxed paper over the dough and roll it out until it is approximately 1/8-inch thick.
4. Now be creative, take cookie cutters, ring to a canning jar or freehand cut your shapes.
5. Place on a waxed paper covered baking sheet. Take a toothpick or straw and poke a hole in the top where you will put your ribbon or string.
6. Let your shapes air dry for at least 24 hours or until completely hard.

***The Youtube recipe is different than the one we used, you may want to try both.