Do you use apple sauce in baking instead of eggs?
By Bebs08
@Bebs08 (10681)
United States
November 2, 2009 12:36pm CST
A friend of mine used apple sauce in baling banana bread instead of eggs. I am just wondering if this is good to use than real eggs? Well, that is only for banana bread but for other breads? am not sure. for those who loves to bake here what can you say?
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@kykidd (6812)
• United States
4 Nov 09
I am glad that you have started this discussion. I was not familiar with the fact that you could substitute eggs with apple sauce. I am going to have to do a little research, plus go through and read all of your responses here. I have recently discovered an egg allergy, and this will really come in handy for me. I'll have to talk to my sister about it as well, as she is the cook and crafty one of the family.
Thanks again, and have a great day!
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@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
5 Nov 09
I have been using apple sauce for my banana bread.. I never did in some of my baking like cakes or whatever. Only with my banana bread and the result is good. I did not try yet in cake. But apple sauce is really good for my banana bread. You can try it.
1 egg is equivalent to 1/4 cup apple sauce.
@gitfiddleplayer (10362)
• United States
3 Nov 09
Never tried that before, thanks for the tip.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
3 Nov 09
Apple sauce instead of egg? I've not tried that yet. I also don't know if apple sauce could make a good substitute either.I've always used egg in my banana bread and had no idea that apple sauce could be used not until you posted about it.
If your friend can manage then I think, I should try that too. But I doubt if the result will be as soft as that with eggs.
If your friend can manage then I think, I should try that too. But I doubt if the result will be as soft as that with eggs.@Bebs08 (10681)
• United States
5 Nov 09
It really is my friend.. the result is good. My friend is a pure vegetarian that even eggs she doesn't eat. That's the reason of it. Then there is a technique she did that makes her banana bread soft and yummy. After baking, she will let it cool for 5 minutes and then take it out from the baking pan and wrap it with foil and put it inside a zip lock cellophane. Let it stay on top of your table over night. Try it and you will know what I am saying. Good luck.
PS. if she used 1 egg that is equivalent to 1/4 cup apple sauce. Happy baking.
@Clicker625 (196)
• United States
3 Nov 09
I also believe that applesauce is substituted for oil. It's healthier than using something like vegetable oil and such fats as lard. I've only used it a few times. Instead I use my favorite recipes and use whatever that recipe calls for.
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