Description

This Cinnamon Peach Muffin Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh peaches and a delightful cinnamon swirl. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, this bread combines whole wheat or all-purpose flour with tangy Greek yogurt and a sweet cinnamon-peach topping. The tender crumb and warm spices make this loaf a comforting treat that’s easy to make and sure to impress.

Ingredients

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Batter

1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
3 eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups whole wheat or all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely chopped peaches

Cinnamon Swirl

3 tablespoons peach jam
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5 inch bread pan with parchment paper to ensure the bread doesn’t stick and comes out easily.
Mix wet ingredients and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Add dry ingredients and fruit: Sift in the whole wheat or all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet mixture. Mix gently until all ingredients are fully combined without overmixing. Fold in the finely chopped peaches evenly throughout the batter.
Pour batter and add peach jam: Transfer the batter to the prepared bread pan, spreading it out evenly. Dot or swirl the peach jam throughout the batter to create pockets of fruity sweetness.
Prepare cinnamon swirl topping: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, dark brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Mix until crumbly. Distribute these clumps evenly over the top of the batter in the pan to create a cinnamon sugar swirl.
Bake the bread: Place the bread pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the center is just set and a toothpick inserted near the middle comes out mostly clean. If the bread is browning too rapidly, tent the top with foil to prevent burning.
Cool and serve: Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool slightly in the pan before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with butter and a sprinkle of flaked sea salt for an enhanced flavor experience.

Notes

Use ripe peaches for sweeter, juicier bread.
For a more pronounced peach flavor, increase peach jam quantity slightly.
This bread keeps well at room temperature for 2 days; refrigerate leftovers and consume within a week.
You can substitute honey or maple syrup for brown sugar for a different sweetness profile.
Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
To make gluten-free, replace flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
Category: Baking
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cinnamon Peach Muffin Bread, peach bread, cinnamon swirl, quick bread, baking recipe, fruit bread, moist muffin bread, breakfast bread