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Spiced Peach Bread

By Inger Dec 27, 2014 Breads & Muffins, Breakfast, Peaches & Nectarines, Pears, Vegetarian Recipes 11 Comments

Did you spend this Christmas season as behind as I did?  Between everyone getting sick (some of us twice!), recipe failures, a big pre-Christmas party, and my daughter’s long run of Miracle on 34th Street, I’m glad that I had at least one new recipe–Spiced Peach Bread–already ready to debut. 

Spiced Peach Bread

Spiced Peach Bread

Every year our family Christmas Eve dinner includes a basket of homemade bread.  I serve some old favorites but also try to add a new bread or two. 

This bread was developed to use up the last of my peach preserves (from 2013) but could be made with commercial canned peaches, fresh peaches or even pears.  Since I went kind of nuts canning peaches and hate to see anything to go to waste, peach bread was a great inspiration!  These particular peaches had a little bourbon in the canning juice, which gave the bread a unique and exotic flavor (tip on this included).  It keeps beautifully for a couple days, so it is also a good “make ahead” item (we leave it unwrapped it is so moist–except for the cut end which we usually put against the plate).  How important is that when you are busy! spiced-peach-bread-slice

For an early run of the bread I appropriated a bit of the batter for a mini-loaf (made in a cute ceramic mini-loaf pan that Michaels had on sale for under $1) to go into a gift box.  Just be sure to cut the baking time a bit if you go smaller. 

spiced peach bread mini-loaf

Works for a spiced peach bread mini-loaf too

Spiced Peach Bread
Serves 12
A festive bread that can be made ahead, spiced peach bread is perfect for the holidays, picnics or any busy time.
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 min
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 min
229 calories
36 g
31 g
9 g
4 g
4 g
82 g
138 g
15 g
0 g
3 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
82g
Servings
12
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
Calories from Fat 73
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g
13%
Saturated Fat 4g
22%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 31mg
10%
Sodium 138mg
6%
Total Carbohydrates 36g
12%
Dietary Fiber 1g
5%
Sugars 15g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A
3%
Vitamin C
10%
Calcium
2%
Iron
11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
  1. • 1/4 cup coconut oil or other oil of your choice
  2. • 3/4 cups sugar
  3. • 1 teaspoons vanilla
  4. • 2 eggs, beaten (or vegan egg substitute)
  5. • 1/3 c fruit juice (from can), or bourbon/juice mixture (see note below), or milk
  6. • 2 c whole wheat pastry flour
  7. • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  8. • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  9. • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  10. • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  11. • 1 t cinnamon
  12. • 1 cans (15 ounces) peach halves, drained & chopped, or 1 cup cored and chopped fresh peaches
  13. • 1/2 c pecans (optional)
Instructions
  1. Melt coconut oil and combine well with sugar.
  2. Add vanilla, beaten eggs/egg substitute and fruit juice and combine well.
  3. Mix dry ingredients (except nuts) and combine with wet ingredients.
  4. Fold in chopped peaches and nuts (if using).
  5. Pour into greased and floured (at least the bottom) loaf pan.
  6. Bake at 350F until it tests done with a toothpick--about an hour.
  7. Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
Notes
  1. For a more festive flavor, substitute a tablespoon or more bourbon for some of the fruit juice.
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calories
229
fat
9g
protein
4g
carbs
36g
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11 thoughts on “Spiced Peach Bread”

  3. Louise

    I’m sure I was here to tell you how delicious that Peach Bread looks, Inger. I even pinned it, lol…

    Thanks again for sharing…A very Happy Healthy New Year to You and Yours!!!

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    1. Inger Post author

      Thanks, Kathy. I love sweet breads with coffee or tea! Best wishes for a great 2015 to you too!

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  5. Lynn

    I really like the flexibility in the ingredients. Sounds like a great holiday bread (and I love the mini ceramic bread pan you found)!

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    1. Inger Post author

      You know Lynn, I love canning, but sometimes it’s a challenge to use up some of what I make (now that I am doing a lot more of it). I figure after a few years I should have the quantities right, but flexible recipes are really good for me now!

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