Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Takeout
Easy Spiced Peach Bread – After making this many times, I’ve perfected the balance of warm spices and juicy peaches for a tender, irresistible quick bread. Keep reading for my best tips on preventing a dry crumb. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Bacon Egg and Cheese Breakfast Quesadillas and Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie.
Why This Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Takeout Is Pure Comfort
- Perfectly balanced warm spices
- Juicy peaches in every bite
- Tender crumb that's never dry
- Better than takeout and so easy to make
What You'll Need for Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Takeout
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract
- Canned peaches
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Salt
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
📝 Ingredient Notes
- All-purpose flour: Spoon and level for accurate measurement.
- Canned peaches: Drain and chop peaches before using.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
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How to Make Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Takeout
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, then mix in oil and vanilla.
- Combine batter: Add wet ingredients to dry, mix until just combined. Fold in drained, chopped peaches.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Takeout
- : For a tender crumb, avoid overmixing the batter.
- Common mistake and fix: If your bread turns out dry, you may have overbaked it. To fix, wrap it in foil and warm it in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10 minutes.
- : For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend.
- : For a healthier version, substitute half the oil with applesauce.
Storing & Reheating Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Takeout
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: Batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
Freezing Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Takeout
Freeze slices for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Wrap in foil and warm in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10 minutes. Microwave: Microwave for 15-20 seconds, then wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for another 10-15 seconds.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a prettier presentation, slice the peaches thick and arrange them on top of the batter before baking.
- Best substitution: Substitute the peaches with apples or pears for a different flavor.
- Make-ahead: Baked bread can be made ahead and frozen. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be halved or doubled to suit your needs.
- Troubleshooting: If the top of the bread browns too quickly, tent it with foil.
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Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Takeout
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract
- Canned peaches
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
Seasonings
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Salt
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, then mix in oil and vanilla.
- Combine batter: Add wet ingredients to dry, mix until just combined. Fold in drained, chopped peaches.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a prettier presentation, slice the peaches thick and arrange them on top of the batter before baking.
- Best substitution: Substitute the peaches with apples or pears for a different flavor.
- Make-ahead: Baked bread can be made ahead and frozen. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be halved or doubled to suit your needs.
- Troubleshooting: If the top of the bread browns too quickly, tent it with foil.
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 fridge before serving.
- Oven reheat: Wrap in foil and warm in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Microwave for 15-20 seconds, then wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for another 10-15 seconds.
- Make ahead: Batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sat. Fat: 1g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Takeout FAQs
Yes, the batter can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight. Let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
You may have overbaked it. To fix, wrap it in foil and warm it in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10 minutes.
Yes, but they may make the bread too moist. You can add a little extra flour to compensate.
No, this recipe is not suitable for the air fryer.
Apples or pears can be used as a substitute.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Takeout 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!
