Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Takeout

Easy Spiced Peach Bread – A warm, comforting quick bread with a crispy crust and a moist, tender crumb. Better than store-bought, this recipe is perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to the perfect texture is to not overmix the batter. The warm, spiced aroma will fill your home and make your family beg for more. Try it with a cup of coffee or a glass of cold milk. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crockpot Cajun Butter Chicken and Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Pasta.

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.

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

How to Make Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Takeout

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

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 in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Make-ahead tip: This recipe can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.

Freezing Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Takeout

Freeze sliced bread in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight container for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat slices in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes. Microwave: Reheat slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a sweeter bread, add an additional 1/4 cup of sugar.
• Best substitution: Substitute the fresh peaches with canned or frozen peaches if fresh are not available.
• Make-ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make two loaves of bread.
• Troubleshooting: If the bread is browning too quickly, tent the pan with aluminum foil.

Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Takeout

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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

Vegetarian

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 fresh peach chunks

Seasonings

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

Instructions

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

Notes

• Chef tip: For a sweeter bread, add an additional 1/4 cup of sugar.
• Best substitution: Substitute the fresh peaches with canned or frozen peaches if fresh are not available.
• Make-ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make two loaves of bread.
• Troubleshooting: If the bread is browning too quickly, tent the pan with aluminum foil.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
• Freezer: Freeze sliced bread in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to an airtight container for up to 3 months.
• Oven reheat: Reheat slices in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
• Make ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 8g
• Carbs: 34g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 17g
• Sodium: 210mg
• Cholesterol: 55mg
• Sat. Fat: 5g

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 – 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!