Peach Bread

This peach bread has all the things you love about peach cobbler. Sweet juicy peaches are tossed in a cinnamon sugar mixture, then layered and swirled into the batter. The peach bread is topped with a buttery cinnamon sugar crumb topping, then drizzled with vanilla icing. This peach bread is simple to make and only takes a few minutes to mix together.

Ah, peach season is here and I’m telling you, there’s nothing better than sinking your teeth into a ripe, juicy peach. We recently went to the farmer’s market near us and picked up about 2 dozen peaches. Freestone peaches are ripe right now, and those are my favorite! The juicy peach freely pulls away from the seed, making it easier to eat and bake with.

I’ve had this idea to make a peach bread for some time, and when I spotted these peaches at the farmer’s market, I just had to make it. This bread comes together quickly in roughly 10 minutes and you don’t need any fancy mixers. The hardest part is waiting for it to bake!

And if you’re wondering what happened to the rest of the peaches, well, with 4 kids, my husband and I, the peaches got eaten quickly. Actually, I may go to the farmer’s market today to get more!

Here’s what you will love about this peach bread

• quick and easy to make – this peach bread doesn’t need any fancy mixers, just a bowl and a wooden spoon or spatula. It only takes about 10 minutes to mix the ingredients together. The hardest part is waiting for it to bake!
• Soft, tender crumb – this peach bread has an ultra tender crumb that stays soft! Paired with the juicy, cinnamon sugar peaches and buttery cinnamon sugar crumble, this bread makes a delicious breakfast or brunch treat. Add a scoop of ice cream for a delicious dessert!

Here’s how to make this peach bread

Make the cinnamon sugar crumble

The cinnamon sugar crumble just takes a few seconds to mix together. Add the flour, sugar and cinnamon and mix to combine, then pour the melted butter over the mixture. Use a fork to claw the ingredients together until pea sized morsels remain. Put the crumble topping in the fridge until ready to use. This keeps the crumble from getting too soft before adding it to the bread and helps it maintain it’s crunch when it is baked.

Make the peach layer

Add diced peaches, brown sugar and cinnamon together in a medium size bowl. Stir to combine. Set aside until ready to use. As the peaches sit, the peaches will release some of their natural juices, which you can add into that middle layer in the bread. Trust me, it’s delicious!

Make the bread

Now, it’s time to make the bread! In a large bowl, add butter, sugar, sour cream, milk, vanilla extract and eggs. Whisk to combine, then add sifted flour, baking powder and salt. Mix just until combined.

Assemble and bake

Pour half the batter into a parchment paper lined 9×5 inch loaf pan. Add the peaches and the juices, then the remaining batter. Add the crumble topping.

Bake in 350F preheated oven for roughly 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. You may need to tent with aluminum foil around 35 minutes if the top is getting too dark.

Cool

Cool bread in loaf pan on wire cooling rack. Allow to completely cool before drizzling vanilla icing over top.

Serve and enjoy!

Right before serving, drizzle vanilla icing over top. Slice and enjoy!

Here are some of my favorite peach treats

• Coffee Cake Danishes (with homemade peach and strawberry jam)
• Peach Blueberry Greek Yogurt Cake
• 1-hour Peach Cinnamon Rolls
• Peach Cobbler Cheesecake

FAQ

Can I use gluten free flour?

Yes, you can use a gluten free all-purpose blend flour in this recipe in a one to one ratio. I recommend using Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur’s gluten free all-purpose blend

Storage

Store leftover Peach Bread in the refrigerator covered in an airtight container up to 1 week or at room temperature for 1 day.

You can also freeze this bread in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

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