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Applesauce substitutes

Out of applesauce? Here are the best substitutes — what to reach for, why it works, and how much to use. Mashed banana is the top pick.

  1. 01
    Mashed bananabest pick

    Same moisture and binding in baked goods; adds noticeable banana flavor.

    1:1

  2. 02
    Pumpkin purée

    Nearly identical moisture and body, with a milder, earthier flavor.

    1:1

  3. 03
    Pear purée

    The closest match of all — same texture, same gentle sweetness.

    1:1

  4. 04
    Greek yogurt

    Keeps baked goods moist and tender, adding tang and protein.

    1:1

  5. 05
    Mashed sweet potato

    Dense and moist; works well in muffins, breads, and brownies.

    1:1

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How we choose these

These are tested kitchen substitutes, chosen for matching flavor, texture, and role — with ratios so the swap actually works. Taste as you go; substitutes shift intensity, not just flavor.

Flavor data: Epicure (Radzikowski & Chen, 2026), arXiv:2605.22391, CC-BY-4.0.
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