Peach Pecan Bread with Sweet Glaze Recipe
This Peach Pecan Bread is a moist, flavorful quick bread combining sweet, juicy peaches with crunchy pecans. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dessert, it features a tender crumb and a sweet powdered sugar glaze that adds just the right touch of sweetness. Easy to prepare and bake in under an hour, this recipe is ideal for showcasing fresh summer peaches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 standard loaf (10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
- 2 large peaches, peeled, pitted, and cut into chunks
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare peaches and pecans: Peel and pit the peaches, then cut them into chunks. Coarsely chop the pecans and set both aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, stir together the granulated sugar, milk, canola oil, and eggs until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined. Note that the batter will be somewhat dry at this stage.
- Fold in peaches and pecans: Gently fold the chopped peaches and pecans into the batter until they are evenly distributed.
- Prepare baking pan: Spoon the batter into a greased standard 9×5-inch loaf pan or two smaller half-sized loaf pans, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the bread: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 20 minutes.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth.
- Glaze the bread: Drizzle the glaze evenly over the top of the cooled bread just before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe but firm peaches to prevent excess moisture in the batter.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
- Ensure the loaf pan is greased or lined with parchment to prevent sticking.
- The glaze can be adjusted by adding more powdered sugar or milk to reach desired consistency.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Keywords: Peach bread, Pecan bread, Quick bread, Fruit bread, Summer baking, Peach recipe, Nut bread, Glazed bread
