Applesauce as a substitution [duplicate]

When a recipe calls for sugar and oil or butter which one can applesauce be substituted for and what is the ratio?

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Best Answer

Applesauce can substitute for either sugar or oil. Usually it is used in replacement for oil as an ingredient for keeping the item moist - banana bread, etc. It isn't a good substitute for butter since it doesn't have anything close to the same taste.

As for ratios: 1:1 as a vegetable oil substitute.

1:1 for sugar if the apple sauce is sweetened. If natural you may need to add sugar. You will need to adjust the amount of liquid down in the recipe to account for the applesauce liquid you are adding.

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Quick Answer about "Applesauce as a substitution [duplicate]"

Mashed bananas can be used as a substitute for oil or applesauce. Mashed sweet potatoes can also work when substituting applesauce in baking. You may want to add slightly less banana or sweet potato and add a little more water so the consistency will be similar to applesauce.

Can you use applesauce as a substitute?

Simply swap out half of the oil in the recipe with applesauce. For example, if the recipe calls for a cup of oil, add 1/2 cup of oil and 1/2 cup of applesauce. Substituting applesauce for oil will change the texture of your baked goods, so first replace half of the oil, and see how it turns out.

How does applesauce affect baking?

Besides being a nutritious and filling snack, applesauce is a great fat-replacer in many baked goods. Baking with applesauce instead of butter or oil adds fiber and reduces calories in cakes, muffins, and breads. And, because of its water content, applesauce will also keep your baked goods moist and fresh longer.

What does applesauce replace in cooking?

Unsweetened applesauce can be used to replace part or all of the butter in a recipe. It can be swapped in equal quantities, so if a recipe calls for 2 cups of butter, you could replace as much of it as you'd like with applesauce, from a small amount such as 1/4 cup to the entire amount.

Can you substitute applesauce for apples in baking?

If you love to bake, you may have struggled to find healthy recipes that retain moisture and taste. A way to replace the fat in cookies and cakes is to substitute some or all of the fat with applesauce. Apple sauces are made with heart-healthy apples and they can also be low in sugar and high in fiber.

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