Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought

Easy Spiced Peach Bread – A warm, comforting quick bread packed with juicy peaches and warm spices. Better than store-bought and perfect for a cozy fall treat. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Garlic Steak Tortellini and The Best Raspberry Bread.

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.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ripe peaches, peeled and diced
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• Optional: 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional)

How to Make Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine ingredients: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in diced peaches and pecans (if using).
5. Bake: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.

Storing & Reheating Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: This bread can be made ahead and frozen for up to 2 months.

Freezing Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought

Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before slicing.

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: Use a light hand when folding in the peaches to prevent breaking them up too much.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the peaches with apples or pears for a different flavor.
• Make-ahead: This bread can be made ahead and frozen for up to 2 months.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in two loaf pans for larger batches.
• Troubleshooting: If the top of the bread is browning too quickly, tent the pan with aluminum foil.

Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought

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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 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 ripe peaches, peeled and diced

Seasonings

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

Optional Toppings

• 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine ingredients: Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in diced peaches and pecans (if using).
5. Bake: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.

Notes

• Chef tip: Use a light hand when folding in the peaches to prevent breaking them up too much.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the peaches with apples or pears for a different flavor.
• Make-ahead: This bread can be made ahead and frozen for up to 2 months.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in two loaf pans for larger batches.
• Troubleshooting: If the top of the bread is browning too quickly, tent the pan with aluminum foil.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before slicing.
• 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 bread can be made ahead and frozen for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 270
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 8g
• Carbs: 45g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 17g
• Sodium: 170mg
• 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 Store-Bought FAQs

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!