I love sharing recipes that bring comfort and deliciousness to your kitchen, and what’s better than a warm, homemade loaf of bread? Today, I’m excited to bring you a round-up of three incredibly easy fruit bread recipes that are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert.
These sweet bread recipes use simple ingredients and promise a wonderful aroma filling your home. Get ready to bake some fantastic fruit-filled breads!
Jump to Recipe:
- 1. Easy Cinnamon Peach Bread Recipe
- 2. Easy Classic Cherry Bread Recipe For Cozy Mornings
- 3. Easy Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Recipe
Easy Cinnamon Peach Bread Recipe
This peach bread is a delightful way to enjoy the sweetness of fresh peaches. It’s a comforting bake, wonderful for a weekend morning or afternoon treat.
Key Ingredients & Baking Tips
- Ripe Peaches: Use very ripe, juicy peaches for the best flavor and natural sweetness in your bread.
- Ground Cinnamon: Don’t skip the cinnamon; it pairs wonderfully with peaches and adds a cozy warmth.
- Don’t Overmix: Mix the batter until just combined to keep the bread light and fluffy. Overmixing can make it tough.
What You Need for Peach Bread
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Ripe peaches, peeled and diced
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Ground cinnamon
- Baking powder and baking soda
- Salt
⏱️ Time: 1 hour 15 minutes🍽️ Yields: 1 standard loaf
How to Make This Easy Peach Bread
Step 1: Prep and Mix Dry Ingredients
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make sure all dry ingredients are well combined.
Step 2: Combine Wet with Dry and Add Peaches
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and oil. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the diced peaches. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan.
Step 3: Bake and Cool Your Peach Loaf
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
📝 Final Note
This peach bread tastes even better the next day! Store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to a week.
Easy Classic Cherry Bread Recipe For Cozy Mornings
This cherry bread is a simple, sweet treat, perfect for your breakfast table or a comforting afternoon snack. The bright cherries make it a truly happy bake.
Key Ingredients & Baking Tips
- Fresh or Frozen Cherries: You can use either! If using frozen, don’t thaw them first; just toss them into the batter.
- Lemon Zest: A little lemon zest really brightens the cherry flavor in this bread. It makes a big difference.
- Grease and Flour Pan: Make sure your loaf pan is well-greased and floured to prevent the bread from sticking.
What You Need for Cherry Bread
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Cherries (fresh, pitted, or frozen)
- Milk
- Butter, melted
- Eggs
- Baking powder
- Vanilla extract
- Lemon zest (optional, but good!)
⏱️ Time: 1 hour 5 minutes🍽️ Yields: 1 standard loaf
How to Make This Easy Cherry Bread
Step 1: Prepare Oven and Dry Ingredients
Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your loaf pan by greasing and lightly flouring it. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Give it a good stir.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients and Combine
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until the batter is just moistened. Fold in the cherries and lemon zest carefully.
Step 3: Bake Until Golden
Pour the cherry bread batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan for a bit before moving to a rack.
📝 Final Note
For a nice presentation, you can sprinkle some turbinado sugar on top before baking for a crunchy crust. Store leftovers wrapped tightly at room temperature.
Easy Homemade Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread Recipe
This banana bread with a cinnamon swirl is a true classic, made even better with a pretty cinnamon ribbon. It’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for using up those ripe bananas.
Key Ingredients & Baking Tips
- Very Ripe Bananas: The browner your bananas are, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread will be. Don’t be afraid of very spotty ones!
- Cinnamon Swirl: For a clear swirl, add half the batter, sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture, then add the rest of the batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Moisture Control: If your bread browns too quickly on top, you can loosely tent it with foil during the last part of baking.
What You Need for Banana Bread
- Overripe bananas
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar & brown sugar
- Eggs
- Melted butter or oil
- Baking soda
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon for the swirl
⏱️ Time: 1 hour 20 minutes🍽️ Yields: 1 standard loaf
How to Make This Easy Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread
Step 1: Prep Bananas and Wet Ingredients
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your loaf pan. Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl. Add melted butter, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until everything is combined.
Step 2: Add Dry Ingredients and Create Swirl
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Pour half of the batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle with a mix of cinnamon and a little sugar. Pour the remaining batter over the top and gently swirl with a knife.
Step 3: Bake and Cool Banana Loaf
Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top gets too dark, you can loosely cover it with foil. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool fully.
📝 Final Note
This banana bread freezes very well! Wrap slices tightly in plastic wrap and then foil, and they’ll keep for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature when you’re ready to enjoy.