Recipe: Applesauce Cornbread 🍎🌽
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this moist and tender Applesauce Cornbread, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed as a side dish or a standalone snack, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite.
Recipe Category: Quick Breads
Keywords: Breads, Grains, < 30 Mins, Oven
Servings: 12
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 1/2 | Buttermilk |
| 1/2 | Applesauce |
| 1/2 | Honey |
| 1/3 | Salt |
| 2 | Cornmeal |
| 1 | Flour |
| 2 1/2 | Baking powder |
| 4 | Baking soda |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 273.5
- Fat Content: 10.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 32.2mg
- Sodium Content: 664.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 39.5g
- Fiber Content: 1.6g
- Sugar Content: 9.4g
- Protein Content: 5.6g
Recipe Instructions:
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Begin by preheating your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) and greasing a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients – cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside this dry mixture for later use.
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In another mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, applesauce, honey, and oil until well combined. This forms the wet mixture for your cornbread.
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Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just blended. It’s important not to overmix, as the batter should be slightly lumpy for a tender texture.
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Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
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Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cornbread is lightly browned on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Once baked, remove the cornbread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
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Optionally, you can also use this batter to make 12 muffins by spooning it into greased muffin tins and baking them at the same temperature for about 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Serve your freshly baked Applesauce Cornbread warm with a pat of butter, honey, or alongside your favorite soups, stews, or chili for a comforting and delicious mealtime treat.
Enjoy the wholesome goodness of homemade cornbread infused with the sweet essence of applesauce!
