Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought
Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Warm, golden, and bursting with ripe peach flavor. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the secret to keeping it moist and preventing it from turning out dry. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Juicy Grilled Chicken Mashed Potato Bowls Recipe Easy Homemade Dinner and Easy Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad Recipe.
Why This Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought Is Pure Comfort
- Perfect for breakfast or a quick snack
- Warmly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg
- Better than store-bought and freezer-friendly
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
- Eggs
- Butter
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional: Whipped cream or butter for serving
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Peaches: Use ripe, but firm peaches for the best texture.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- KitchenAid Stand Mixer — Ensures even mixing and reduces arm strain → See on Amazon
- Springform Pan — Makes removing the bread from the pan easy → See on Amazon
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, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the peaches: Gently fold in the diced peaches.
- Bake: Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought
- : To prevent the bread from sticking, make sure to grease and flour the pan generously.
- Common mistake and fix: If the bread is browning too quickly, tent it with aluminum foil to prevent burning.
- : For a moister bread, use very ripe peaches.
- : To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, it's done.
Storing & Reheating Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: The batter can be made up to 24 hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Freezing Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought
Freeze sliced bread in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat 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 gluten-free flour blend.
- Best substitution: If fresh peaches are not in season, you can use canned or frozen peaches. Thaw and drain them before using.
- Make-ahead: This bread can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch pan for 60-70 minutes.
- Troubleshooting: If the bread is dry, it may have been overbaked. To prevent this, check the bread for doneness at the minimum baking time.
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Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Ripe peaches
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Butter
Seasonings
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Whipped cream or butter for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the peaches: Peel, pit, and dice the peaches. Set aside.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the peaches: Gently fold in the diced peaches.
- Bake: Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Best substitution: If fresh peaches are not in season, you can use canned or frozen peaches. Thaw and drain them before using.
- Make-ahead: This bread can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch pan for 60-70 minutes.
- Troubleshooting: If the bread is dry, it may have been overbaked. To prevent this, check the bread for doneness at the minimum baking time.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze sliced bread in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
- Oven reheat: Reheat 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: The batter can be made up to 24 hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbs: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Sat. Fat: 5g
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 up to 24 hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
The bread may have been overbaked. Check it for doneness at the minimum baking time.
Yes, you can use canned or frozen peaches. Thaw and drain them before using.
No, but you can make it gluten-free by substituting the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
It's delicious on its own, but you can also serve it with whipped cream or butter.
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!
