PEACHY PEACH BREAD

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I've been cooking and baking since I was 6 years old and have become an avid recipe collector. This fruity bread is an appetizing addition to breakfast or brunch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 mini loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches
2 large eggs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Peach preserves

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Drain peaches, reserving 1/4 cup syrup. Finely chop 1 cup of peaches; set aside. Place remaining peaches and reserved syrup in a blender or food processor; add eggs and butter. Cover and process until smooth. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the pecans and chopped peaches. , Spoon into two greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve with peach preserves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.