Description
A delightful bread infused with juicy nectarines, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe nectarines, chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash, pit, and chop your nectarines into small pieces.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped nectarines and walnuts (if using).
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and pour in the batter, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
This bread can be served plain, with cinnamon sugar, or butter. Also freezes well for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: nectarine, quick bread, summer recipe, easy baking, fruit bread