I need a good substitute for applesauce in a gumdrop recipe

I need applesauce for a gumdrop recipe but I am out of it. what can i use as a substitute? I have seen people saying oil, but what kind? And just the same amount as applesauce, or what?

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Best Answer

When substituting applesauce for oil in baking, it is a 1:1 ratio. 1/4 cup applesauce for 1/4 cup oil (except for cookies).

The rationale behind using applesauce as an oil replacement is that applesauce is high in pectin, and pectin can form a film around individual grains of flour, just like oil does.

In general purée of any other high-pectin fruit should work such as banana. Basically fruit high in pectin and no watery.

As for what kind of oil, most cooking oils should work. I tend to use canola oil opposed to almond, grape or olive. The reason is the flavors of these oils, to me, tend to alter the flavor too much for my liking.

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What can be used in place of applesauce?

\ud83c\udf4e What are some good substitutes for applesauce?

Pureed apples (which is basically just homemade applesauce)
Mashed sweet potatoes.
Pumpkin puree.
Mashed banana.
Other fruit puree (such as Asian pear puree, berry puree, or pureed prunes)
Peanut butter.
Plain Greek yogurt.
Blended silken tofu.

Can I use oil instead of applesauce?

If a recipe calls to use 1/2 cup oil, use 1/4 cup applesauce with 1/4 cup oil the first time I make it. If the recipe is successful and there is no noticeable difference in texture or taste, you would increase the applesauce by 1/4 cup the next time. If it fails again, you should substitute the whole amount of oil.

What does applesauce replace while baking?

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.

Can you substitute flour for applesauce?

Cooking experts do not recommend using applesauce to replace any dry ingredients. People hoping to avoid substances like flour or sugar are better served looking for comparable dry alternatives. In most cases, applesauce is only an acceptable substitute for ingredients that have a similar wet consistency.

How to Use Unsweetened Applesauce in Baking

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