Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought
Easy Spiced Peach Bread – A warm, comforting quick bread packed with juicy peaches and warm spices. Better than store-bought and perfect for breakfast or dessert. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to keeping it moist is to not overmix the batter. The result is a tender, flavorful quick bread that’s perfect for a cozy breakfast or an afternoon treat. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy BBQ Chicken Flatbread Recipe and Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Why This Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought Is Pure Comfort
- Packed with juicy peaches
- Warm spices for a cozy flavor
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Better than store-bought
What You'll Need for Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Ripe peaches
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Vanilla extract
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional: Whipped cream
- Optional: Ice cream
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Peaches: Use ripe, but firm peaches for the best texture.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- KitchenAid Mixer — Makes mixing the batter a breeze → See on Amazon
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How to Make Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought
- Prepare the peaches: Peel, pit, and dice the peaches. Set aside.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the oil and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Combine the batter: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Fold in the diced peaches.
- Bake: Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overmix the batter. This can lead to a tough, dry quick bread. Mix just until the flour disappears.
- Pro tip: For a variation, try adding a streusel topping before baking. Mix together 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup chopped nuts, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle over the batter before baking.
- Pro tip: To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, the bread is done. If it has wet batter on it, bake for another 5-10 minutes.
Storing & Reheating Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: The batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Bake as directed the next day.
Freezing Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought
Freeze slices for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat slices in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a variation, try adding a streusel topping before baking. Mix together 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup chopped nuts, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle over the batter before baking.
- Best substitution: If you don't have brown sugar, you can substitute with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup molasses.
- Make-ahead: The batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Bake as directed the next day.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in two loaf pans.
- Troubleshooting: If the bread is browning too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil. If the bread is not cooking in the center, bake it for an additional 5-10 minutes.
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Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Ripe peaches
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
Seasonings
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Whipped cream
- Ice cream
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches: Peel, pit, and dice the peaches. Set aside.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the oil and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Combine the batter: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Fold in the diced peaches.
- Bake: Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a variation, try adding a streusel topping before baking. Mix together 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup chopped nuts, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle over the batter before baking.
- Best substitution: If you don't have brown sugar, you can substitute with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup molasses.
- Make-ahead: The batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Bake as directed the next day.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in two loaf pans.
- Troubleshooting: If the bread is browning too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil. If the bread is not cooking in the center, bake it for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze slices for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Oven reheat: Reheat slices in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
- Make ahead: The batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Bake as directed the next day.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 270
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sat. Fat: 1g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought FAQs
Yes, the batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Bake as directed the next day.
Overmixing the batter can lead to a tough, dry quick bread. Mix just until the flour disappears.
Yes, freeze slices for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
No, this recipe is not suitable for the air fryer.
If you don't have brown sugar, you can substitute with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup molasses.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
