Nectarine Bread
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Nectarine Bread
Description
Nectarine Bread consists of a spiced quick bread batter made with all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and allspice, combined with butter, orange juice, and zest. Eggs and flour are mixed in, then fresh chopped nectarines and blueberries are folded in for fruitiness and moisture. Flaked almonds are added both inside and sprinkled on top with sugar to create a crunchy sweet crust.
The bread is baked in a loaf pan at 350°F (175°C) until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, usually around one hour. The citrus from the orange balances the sweetness and spices, while the berries and nectarines add bursts of flavor and tender texture. The almond topping provides a contrast with crunchy chewiness.
This bread works well as a breakfast item, snack, or dessert. It can be served plain or with butter. Its moist texture comes from the fresh fruit and orange juice, making it less dense than traditional quick breads without fruit.
Cooling slightly before slicing helps the structure set. For variations or ingredient alternatives, consulting additional sources or blog posts may provide ideas suitable for dietary preferences or ingredient availability.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup almonds flaked
- ¾ cup sugar + 1 tbsp
- 1½ cup all-purpose flour plain
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup butter unsalted, softened
- 1 orange about ¼ cup of juice, juice and zest
- 2 egg
- 2 nectarine about 1 cup, peeled and coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup blueberries
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together about 1 tablespoon of sugar and ¼ cup of almond flakes. Set this aside for topping the loaf.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175C/155C Fan). Grease and flour a standard sized loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup of the flour with the remaining ¾ cup sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and allspice.
- Add the butter, orange zest and orange juice to the flour mixture and beat with a handheld electric mixer (or a stand mixer) until well combined and light (about 2 minutes).
- Add the eggs and remaining flour, beating until just combined.
- Fold in the nectarines, blueberries and remaining flaked almonds.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin and sprinkle the almond-sugar mixture over the top.
- Bake in the centre of the pre-heated oven for about 1 hour, checking regularly after 50 minutes. Once a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean, the loaf is done.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes in the tin before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely. The loaf is moist, so handle with care and wait until it has cooled to slice.
Notes
- Use fresh nectarines peeled and coarsely chopped for best texture and moisture.
- Flaked almonds mixed into the batter and sprinkled on top add a crunchy contrast to the soft loaf.
- Orange juice and zest contribute citrus brightness complementing the fruit and spices.
- Bake in a greased and floured loaf pan, checking doneness with a toothpick after about 50 minutes.
- Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing to maintain loaf structure.
- Consult additional resources for ingredient substitutions or variations if needed.
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Overall Rating
5
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