Easy Spiced Peach Bread

Easy Spiced Peach Bread — A warm, comforting quick bread packed with juicy peaches and warm spices. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping it moist and flavorful. The crispy golden crust and warm, spiced peach interior will make your kitchen cozy in no time. Try it with my Crispy Raspberry Lemon Cookies for a perfect weekend treat. Jump to Recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Raspberry Lemon Cookies and Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Pork Chops.

What You'll Need for Easy Spiced Peach Bread

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced peaches
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting

How to Make Easy Spiced Peach Bread

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. Fold in peaches: Gently fold in diced peaches.
7. Bake: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Storing & Reheating Easy Spiced Peach Bread

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Make-ahead tip: Batter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Freezing Easy Spiced Peach Bread

Freeze slices in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

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 20-30 seconds.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a sweeter bread, add 1/2 cup of brown sugar along with the granulated sugar.
• Best substitution: Apples can be substituted for peaches for a different flavor.
• Make-ahead: Bread can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
• Troubleshooting: If the bread is browning too quickly, tent the pan with aluminum foil.

Easy Spiced Peach Bread

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

50-60 mins

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Total

1 hr 5 mins

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Serves

1 loaf

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Diet

Gluten-free option available

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced peaches

Seasonings

• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

Optional Toppings

• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. Fold in peaches: Gently fold in diced peaches.
7. Bake: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a sweeter bread, add 1/2 cup of brown sugar along with the granulated sugar.
• Best substitution: Apples can be substituted for peaches for a different flavor.
• Make-ahead: Bread can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
• Troubleshooting: If the bread is browning too quickly, tent the pan with aluminum foil.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
• Freezer: Freeze slices in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
• Oven reheat: Reheat slices in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat slices in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.
• Make ahead: Batter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 260
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 40g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 18g
• Sodium: 210mg
• Cholesterol: 65mg
• Sat. Fat: 6g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Easy Spiced Peach Bread 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!