Peach Bread Pecan Praline
A moist and flavorful Southern quick bread loaded with fresh peaches and crunchy pecans, topped with a rich, buttery pecan praline glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a special treat!
Equipment
- Loaf pan (9x5 inches)
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk and spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
- Saucepan (for praline topping)
- Oven
Ingredients
- Ingredient Amount
- All-purpose flour 2 cups
- Baking soda 1 tsp
- Salt ½ tsp
- Ground cinnamon 1 tsp
- Unsalted butter softened ½ cup (1 stick)
- Granulated sugar 1 cup
- Large eggs 2
- Sour cream ½ cup
- Vanilla extract 1½ tsp
- Fresh peaches peeled, diced 1½ cups
- Chopped pecans ¾ cup
- Pecan Praline Topping:
- | Brown sugar | ½ cup |
- | Heavy cream | 3 tbsp |
- | Butter | 2 tbsp |
- | Chopped pecans | ¼ cup |
Instructions
- reheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently.
- Fold in diced peaches and chopped pecans.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While bread bakes, prepare the praline topping: In a small saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir in heavy cream and pecans, simmer for 2 minutes until bubbly.
- Remove bread from oven, immediately spoon praline topping evenly over the hot bread.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use ripe but firm peaches to avoid excess moisture.
Toast pecans lightly before adding for enhanced flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
For extra indulgence, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Gluten-free flour can be substituted for a GF version (adjust baking time slightly).