Easy Spiced Peach Bread
Easy Spiced Peach Bread — After making this many times, I’ve perfected the recipe for you. The warm, cozy spices and juicy peaches make this quick peach bread recipe a fall favorite. It’s like a hug in a loaf. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Slow Cooker Chicken and Gravy and Easy Peach Cobbler French Toast Bake.
Why This Easy Spiced Peach Bread Is Pure Comfort
- Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack
- Warm, comforting flavors
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Better than store-bought
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.
- Ripe peaches
- All-purpose flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground cloves
- Optional: Cinnamon sugar
- Optional: Whipped cream
- Optional: Ice cream
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Peaches: Use ripe, but firm peaches for the best texture.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
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How to Make Easy Spiced Peach Bread
- Prepare the batter: Mix dry ingredients, then combine with wet ingredients and fold in diced peaches.
- Bake: Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Spiced Peach Bread
- Pro tip: Let the bread cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Common mistake and fix: If the top of the bread browns too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil.
- Pro tip: For a moister bread, use ripe peaches and avoid overmixing the batter.
Storing & Reheating Easy Spiced Peach Bread
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the batter and refrigerate overnight. Bake as directed the next day.
Freezing Easy Spiced Peach Bread
Freeze sliced bread for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Warm slices in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Best substitution: If peaches are not in season, you can use canned peaches or frozen peaches that have been thawed.
- Make-ahead: Bake the bread up to 2 days ahead and store at room temperature.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make two loaves.
- Troubleshooting: If the bread is not cooking through, tent it with aluminum foil and continue baking.
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Easy Spiced Peach Bread
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Ripe peaches
- All-purpose flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract
Seasonings
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground cloves
Optional Toppings
- Cinnamon sugar
- Whipped cream
- Ice cream
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: Mix dry ingredients, then combine with wet ingredients and fold in diced peaches.
- Bake: Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Best substitution: If peaches are not in season, you can use canned peaches or frozen peaches that have been thawed.
- Make-ahead: Bake the bread up to 2 days ahead and store at room temperature.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make two loaves.
- Troubleshooting: If the bread is not cooking through, tent it with aluminum foil and continue baking.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze sliced bread for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Oven reheat: Warm slices in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
- Make ahead: Prepare the batter and refrigerate overnight. Bake as directed the next day.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sat. Fat: 1g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Spiced Peach Bread FAQs
Yes, thaw frozen peaches before using to maintain the best texture.
Overmixing the batter or using underripe peaches can result in a dry bread. Ensure you're using ripe peaches and not overmixing the batter.
No, this recipe requires folding in diced peaches, which is not possible in a blender.
No, but you can make it gluten-free by substituting the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
No, this recipe is not suitable for the air fryer.
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!
