Applesauce vs Oil
A side-by-side guide to substituting Oil for Applesauce (or vice versa).
Use 0.5 cup of Oil for every 1 cup of Applesauce.
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Conversion: Use 50% as much (0.5 cup per 1 cup)
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Notes: Oil replaces applesauce's moisture and binding in baking; use half the applesauce amount in oil and add 1–2 tbsp extra liquid. Results will be less tender.
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Oil replaces applesauce's moisture and binding in baking; use half the applesauce amount in oil and add 1–2 tbsp extra liquid. Results will be less tender. The conversion is use 50% as much (0.5 cup per 1 cup).
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Yes — Oil replaces applesauce's moisture and binding in baking; use half the applesauce amount in oil and add 1–2 tbsp extra liquid. Results will be less tender. Ratio: Use 50% as much (0.5 cup per 1 cup).
Use 50% as much (0.5 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Oil replaces applesauce's moisture and binding in baking; use half the applesauce amount in oil and add 1–2 tbsp extra liquid..
Oil is one of the options SubSwap lists for Applesauce. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Applesauce substitutes.
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