Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought

Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Moist, flavorful, and better than store-bought. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to a perfect crumb is creaming the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This bread is so fresh and cozy, it’s perfect for a weekend breakfast or a cozy brunch. Jump to the recipe or keep reading for my best tips, including how to prevent a dry bread. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Try this with my Cozy Mafaldine Pasta Limone with Broccoli and Pair with my Oatmeal Molasses Rolls for a hearty breakfast.

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.

• All-purpose flour
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Unsalted butter
• Granulated sugar
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Greek yogurt
• Canned peaches
• Ground cinnamon
• Ground nutmeg
• Ground ginger
• Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting

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. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
5. Add dry ingredients to wet: Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with Greek yogurt, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
6. Fold in peaches: Fold in drained, chopped peaches.
7. Bake: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and serve: Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the batter up to 1 day ahead. Store in the refrigerator. Bake as directed.

Freezing Easy Spiced Peach Bread – Better Than Store-Bought

Freeze 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 5-10 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. Be careful not to overheat.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
• Best substitution: Instead of canned peaches, use fresh peaches that have been peeled, pitted, and chopped.
• Make-ahead: This bread can be made ahead and frozen. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
• Troubleshooting: If 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 10 mins

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Serves

1 loaf

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Diet

Gluten-free option

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• All-purpose flour
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Unsalted butter
• Granulated sugar
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• Greek yogurt
• Canned peaches

Seasonings

• Ground cinnamon
• Ground nutmeg
• Ground ginger

Optional Toppings

• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
5. Add dry ingredients to wet: Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with Greek yogurt, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
6. Fold in peaches: Fold in drained, chopped peaches.
7. Bake: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and serve: Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
• Best substitution: Instead of canned peaches, use fresh peaches that have been peeled, pitted, and chopped.
• Make-ahead: This bread can be made ahead and frozen. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
• 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 the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5-10 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. Be careful not to overheat.
• Make ahead: Prepare the batter up to 1 day ahead. Store in the refrigerator. Bake as directed.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 270
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 9g
• Carbs: 45g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 22g
• Sodium: 200mg
• 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

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!