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.

Homemade Apple Juice

When it comes to your family, don’t you want them to have the healthiest things available? An organic apple picked fresh from the tree is the best way to go.

We have been blessed to have neighbors with un-sprayed fruit trees and they love to share with us so we share back the fruit after being processed. Organic apples may not always be the prettiest apples, but they make some really, good and healthy juice and applesauce. 

Supplies needed to make Homemade Apple Juice:

• Energy/Help to pick apples
• Crates or bushel baskets
• Sharp knife
• Juicer/Steamer
• Food Mill/Grinder
• Stevia or Splenda optional
• Canning Jars
• Canning Lids & rings
• Large stockpot or pressure cooker  
• Hand Towel

Instructions to make homemade Apple Juice:

1. Making apple juice and or applesauce is not hard; however, it is time consuming. To make apple juice and sauce you will want some good help.
2. Take crates or bushel baskets and head to the apples trees. Pick the apples and put them into the crates. Using your wagon to haul the crates makes the job easier.
3. Run cold water into your sink and dump some of the apples into it. Washing your apples is still important even with organic apples.
4. Inspect your apples for bruises and wormholes as you rinse them off. Cut your apples into quarters. With a Matti & Maija (Mehu-Liisa) steamer juicer there is no need to remove seeds and stems although it is advised to cut away bruised spots or imperfections.
5. As your apples are cooking down and producing apple juice, continue to wash and cut apples to fill the hopper. This process can take a few hours. Do not forget to sample your sweet fresh juice as it comes out.
6. To make the applesauce, take the cooked apples from the top of the steamer. Rice the pulp out of the apples, using a food mill or grinder. My husband bought a Victorio food strainer several years back, which makes the job of making juices easier than the old-fashioned ricer.
7. Depending the quantity of apple juice you desire, and using hot soapy water; wash pint, quart or half gallon canning jars.
8. Fill the hot jars with hot apple juice and or applesauce. With a wet cloth, wipe the top of your canning jar clean. Place clean hot canning lid on top of the jar and tighten with the ring.
9. With boiling water in your stockpot or pressure cooker, place the canning jars in the water and continue to boil for 20 minutes.
10. Take the jars out of the water and place on a dry hand towel to cool. Make sure to keep air space in-between jars as they cool.
11. Place your sealed jars in your pantry to use all year long.

Tips:

• Change up your juice by adding banana, carrots and apple pie spice. Make the apple juice your personal blend in which your family will enjoy.

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Challah: Apple Cinnamon Pull-Apart Recipe

I was watching The Chew and Challywood Jewish Bakery in California was featured on the show. Some of the Challah’s were the traditional braided variety; however, the one that caught my eye was the Apple Cinnamon pull-apart Challah.

I went on the search for the recipe to make a Challah. Most of the dough recipes were very similar, it was the way they were assembled or topped, that made the difference.

Some of the apple cinnamon Challah recipes seem a tad complicated; therefore, I used the recipe in my bread machine book and tried mimicking what I remembered Challywood saying about their apple cinnamon pull-apart recipe. Of course, Challywood did not give out their recipe so this is just a simulation of the real thing.

Ingredients for making an Apple Cinnamon Pull-Apart Challah:

• 2 Eggs at room temperature; plus enough water at 80 degrees F to make 1 ½ cups
• 2 tsp yeast
• ¼-Cup oil
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 4 ½ Cups bread flour 

Topping:

• Apples; diced
• Cinnamon and sugar

Glaze:

• 2 Egg yolks
• 1 Tbsp water

Instructions for making an Apple Cinnamon Pull-Apart Challah:

1)    Using a bread maker, add the ingredients in the order listed. Set it to dough and let it go. It will take over an hour to mix and rise.

2)    Punch it down and transfer to a flour or oiled surface. I could not remember how many balls they had so I divided mine into 12 balls. Attempt to make the balls the same size, however, if they are not; do not fret.

3)    Liberally place apple chunks between each ball and even a few under and on top of them. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, the amount you use is up to you.

4)    Place the pan in a warm humid place and allow the balls to double in size. Dab with the egg yolk glaze and place in a preheated oven set at 350 degrees.

5)    Bake for 25-30 minutes.

                            

It is Christmas Time: Baking Time

Apple Cinnamon Pull-Apart Challah

Well it is baking time once again for the Christmas get-togethers. As usual, I will make the old familiar cookies; however, this year I will try Almond Joy Cookies, as a couple of us do like coconut.

I have added Herb Bread and Herb Wheat bread to our diets lately, even my oldest grandson likes the Herb Bread, it will be on the menu.

This year I am trying something new to me in every sense of the word. I had never heard of Challah, however, while watching The Chew, I saw Challywood Jewish Bakery make an Apple Cinnamon Pull-Apart Challah and knew I had to try it.

It was my first attempt of mimicking their Challah, therefore, next time I need to adapt my recipe to have more apples, cinnamon and sugar. But all-in-all I thought it was delicious.

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