Peach Bread with Pecan Crumble
If you find yourself with an abundance of fresh peaches, this Peach Bread is a fantastic way to transform them. Easy to make and ohh so delicious. This Peach Bread with Pecan Crumble will get you brownie points amongst family and friends.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- measuring cups and spoons
- whisk, spatula
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- vegetable peeler
- Baking pan
- Parchment paper (optional)
- cooling rack
- Wood pellet smoker or oven
- Food Thermometer -
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 large eggs room temp
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Fruit Filling
- 2 cups fresh peaches peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp sugar sweetener or honey
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Pecan Crumble
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp cold butter
- 1/4 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 350°F (175°C) using indirect heat. You can use fruitwood like apple or cherry for a subtle smoky flavor.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together: all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In another bowl, combine sugar with eggs. When done, add yogurt, heavy whipping cream, vanilla and softened butter. Mix well to combine.
- Wash, peel and dice the peaches. In a separate bowl, combine diced peaches, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Mix gently until the peaches are evenly coated.
- Transfer the prepared wet batter into the bowl with flour. Mix well until smooth.
- Add the diced peaches to the bread batter, reserve one cup to use later. Mix gently until the fruit is evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, pecans, cinnamon and cold butter. Use a pastry cutter or fork to mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle half of the pecan crumble mixture evenly over the top of the bread batter. Using a fork or a spoon lightly mix the crumb topping with the top layer of the batter.
- Layer the reserved cup of diced peaches on top of the batter and finish with more of the crumb topping.
- Place the loaf pan on the smoker rack.
- Close the smoker and bake the Peach Bread for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Check the bread occasionally to ensure it's baking evenly, rotating the pan if necessary.
- If the crumble starts to brown too quickly, you can tent the bread with aluminum foil.
- Once done, remove the Peach Bread from the smoker and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Serve slices of Peach Bread warm or at room temperature
Notes
Choose ripe but firm peaches - select peaches that are ripe but still firm for the best flavor and texture. Overly ripe peaches may become mushy when baked
Prep the peaches properly - peel and dice the peaches uniformly to ensure even distribution throughout the bread. Removing the peach skins prevents any unwanted texture in the final product.
Avoid overmixing - When mixing the batter, avoid overmixing which can result in a tough bread. Mix until just combined for a tender texture.
Cool completely before slicing - allow the Peach Bread to cool completely in the pan before slicing. This allows the flavors to settle and ensures clean slices without crumbling
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 355mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 566IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 1mg
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