applesauce substitutes

4 substitutes · avg score 4.4 · Applesauce is a smooth or chunky puree made from cooked apples, sometimes sweetened or spiced with cinnamon. Used as a side dish, baby food, or as a fat and egg substitute in baking to add moisture and natural sweetness.

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quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Honey

7.5
1 cup : 3/4 cup

Liquid sweetener; drizzle 3/4 cup per cup applesauce, but lose the fruit body and moisture in baking

02

Egg

6.0
1 cup : 1/4 cup

1/4 cup applesauce per egg, best in baking

03

Butter

4.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Use 1/2 cup melted butter per cup applesauce; adds richness but removes moisture, reduce other liquid

04

Vegetable Oil

0.0
1 cup : 1/2 cup

In baking only, use half the amount for moisture

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