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Egg Substitutes: How Applesauce Can Save Your Recipe We’ve all been there—you’re halfway through a baking recipe, and you realize you’re out of eggs. Before you panic or run to the store, check your pantry for an unexpected hero: applesauce! This simple ingredient can replace eggs in many recipes, making it a great alternative for vegans, those with egg allergies, or anyone caught without eggs. Why Use Applesauce Instead of Eggs? Eggs serve multiple functions in baking, such as binding ingredients, adding moisture, and helping baked goods rise. Applesauce is an excellent substitute because it provides moisture while keeping the texture of your baked goods soft and tender. However, since it lacks the leavening power of eggs, it works best in recipes that don’t require a lot of lift, like muffins, cakes, brownies, and quick breads. How to Substitute Eggs with Applesauce For each egg a recipe calls for, use: ¼ cup (about 60g) of unsweetened applesauce If your applesauce is sweeten...