Easy Spiced Peach Bread: Better Than Takeout

Easy Spiced Peach Bread: Better than takeout! After making this many times, I discovered the trick to a crispy crust and perfectly spiced crumb. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Ravioli Appetizer and Easy Crockpot Garlic Herb Chicken & Veggies.

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
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced peaches
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• Optional: Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tbsp milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

How to Make Easy Spiced Peach Bread: Better Than Takeout

1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. Fold in peaches: Gently fold in diced peaches.
7. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and glaze: Allow bread to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and let cool completely on a wire rack. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled bread.

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: Bread can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored at room temperature.

Freezing Easy Spiced Peach Bread: Better Than Takeout

Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat slices in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 5-10 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, but be careful not to overheat and make the bread tough.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a fun twist, try adding 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
• Best substitution: If you're out of peaches, apples or pears can be used as a substitute.
• Make-ahead: Bread can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored at room temperature.
• Scaling: This recipe can be halved or doubled to suit your needs.
• 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
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced peaches

Seasonings

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

Optional Toppings

• Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tbsp milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. Fold in peaches: Gently fold in diced peaches.
7. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and glaze: Allow bread to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and let cool completely on a wire rack. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled bread.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a fun twist, try adding 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
• Best substitution: If you're out of peaches, apples or pears can be used as a substitute.
• Make-ahead: Bread can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored at room temperature.
• Scaling: This recipe can be halved or doubled to suit your needs.
• Troubleshooting: If 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 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
• Oven reheat: Reheat slices in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 5-10 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds, but be careful not to overheat and make the bread tough.
• Make ahead: Bread can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored at room temperature.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 8g
• Carbs: 40g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 20g
• Sodium: 170mg
• Cholesterol: 50mg
• 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!