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moist homemade nectarine bread sliced on white kitchen counter

Nectarine Bread Recipe

Moist and flavorful nectarine bread made with fresh summer nectarines, warm spices, and expert baking tips for the perfect texture every time.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 260kcal
Cost: $6–$8

Equipment

  • 1 9x5-inch loaf pan Greased and parchment-lined
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For dry ingredients
  • 1 Medium bowl For wet ingredients
  • 1 Rubber spatula For gentle folding
  • 1 Whisk For mixing
  • 1 Cooling rack Prevents soggy bottom
  • 1 Wire mesh sieve Optional, for dusting pan

Ingredients

Bread

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoon for coating fruit
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups nectarines peeled, diced, and floured

Optional Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoon milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla.
  • Toss diced nectarines in 2 tablespoon flour to coat.
  • Combine wet and dry mixtures and stir until just combined.
  • Gently fold in floured nectarines with a rubber spatula.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top.
  • Bake 55–65 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool bread in pan for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer bread to a cooling rack and cool completely.
  • Drizzle glaze over cooled bread if using.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 95g | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.5mg