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This moist and tender Peach Pecan Bread is the perfect late summer treat! Made with juicy peaches and crunchy toasted pecans, it’s bursting with flavor and warmth. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon snack, this quick bread balances fruity sweetness with nutty richness in every bite.
🧰 Equipment:
- Mixing bowls (medium and large)
- Whisk and rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Loaf pan (9×5-inch)
- Parchment paper or non-stick spray
- Cooling rack
- Toothpick or cake tester
⏱️ Prep Time:
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 50–60 minutes
- Cool: 20 minutes
- Total: ~1 hour 30 minutes
🛒 Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110g) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ cups (200g) fresh or canned peaches, diced (peeled if fresh)
- ½ cup (60g) chopped pecans, toasted
🧾 Ingredient Notes:
- Peaches: Fresh, ripe peaches are best. Canned (drained) or frozen (thawed and patted dry) also work.
- Pecans: Toasting enhances flavor—bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes until fragrant.
- Sour Cream/Yogurt: Adds moisture and tang. Use full-fat for richness.
- Oil vs Butter: Oil gives a more moist crumb, butter gives better flavor.
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together sugars, oil (or melted butter), eggs, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth.
- Combine: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—don’t overmix.
- Fold in peaches and pecans using a spatula.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
🔍 Nutrition Facts** (Approximate per slice, 10 slices total):
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbs: 35g
- Sugar: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
Note: Nutrition will vary depending on substitutions or optional add-ins.
💡 Tips and Variations:
Tips:
- Don’t overmix the batter—this keeps the bread tender.
- Chop peaches small to prevent them from sinking to the bottom.
- Let the bread cool fully before slicing to prevent crumbling.
Variations:
- Add-ins: Mix in white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, or shredded coconut.
- Make it spiced: Add nutmeg or ginger for extra warmth.
- Glaze it: Drizzle with a vanilla glaze or cream cheese icing for a sweeter finish.
- Mini loaves or muffins: Bake in smaller pans (adjust time to ~25–30 mins for muffins).
