Easy Spiced Peach Bread

Easy Spiced Peach Bread is a warm, comforting quick bread packed with juicy peaches and warm spices. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping it moist is to not overmix the batter. This bread is perfect for a cozy fall breakfast or snack. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Amish Cinnamon Flop and One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta.

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.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 can (15 oz) sliced peaches, drained
• 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

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. Step 3: In another bowl, mix oil, eggs, and drained peach juice until well combined.
4. Step 4: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Fold in the sliced peaches and chopped pecans (if using).
5. Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle with additional chopped pecans if desired.
6. Step 6: Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Storing & Reheating Easy Spiced Peach Bread

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Up to 10 days Make-ahead tip: Yes, can be made ahead and frozen

Freezing Easy Spiced Peach Bread

Up to 3 months

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Not necessary Microwave: Not recommended

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the canned peaches with fresh peaches or frozen peaches that have been thawed and drained.
• Make-ahead: This bread can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
• 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

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

50-60 mins

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Total

65-75 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 can (15 oz) sliced peaches, drained

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. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
3. Step 3: In another bowl, mix oil, eggs, and drained peach juice until well combined.
4. Step 4: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Fold in the sliced peaches and chopped pecans (if using).
5. Step 5: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle with additional chopped pecans if desired.
6. Step 6: Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the canned peaches with fresh peaches or frozen peaches that have been thawed and drained.
• Make-ahead: This bread can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
• 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: Up to 10 days
• Freezer: Up to 3 months
• Oven reheat: Not necessary
• Microwave reheat: Not recommended
• Make ahead: Yes, can be made ahead and frozen

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 270
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 8g
• Carbs: 45g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 25g
• Sodium: 180mg
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sat. Fat: 1g

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 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!