Fresh Fruit Bread

Delightfully moist and bursting with natural sweetness, Fresh Fruit Bread is the perfect way to celebrate the season's ripest treasures. This quick bread recipe combines diced fresh fruit—think apples, pears, or juicy berries—with a tender buttermilk-based batter, creating a loaf that's soft, flavorful, and packed with texture. Optional add-ins like chopped walnuts or pecans add a delightful crunch, while the warm notes of vanilla and a touch of brown sugar bring a cozy, homey sweetness to every bite. Ready in just over an hour, this versatile bread is ideal for breakfast, a midday snack, or even dessert. Plus, the ease of preparation makes it a go-to recipe for both seasoned bakers and beginners. Serve it warm with a pat of butter or a dollop of jam to elevate the experience further.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:55 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cups Buttermilk
• 1.5 cups Fresh fruit (e.g., diced apples, pears, or berries)
• 0.5 cups Chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or pecans)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well-combined.

Step 4

Stir in the buttermilk to the wet ingredients, then gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.

Step 5

Fold in the diced fresh fruit and optional nuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.

Step 7

Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the loaf from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, use the parchment overhang to lift the loaf out and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Slice and serve the Fresh Fruit Bread on its own or with a spread of butter or jam. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1200 grams (1200.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3231

Total Fat 151.00g	194%
Saturated Fat 70.70g	354%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.40g
Cholesterol 651mg	217%
Sodium 2843mg	124%
Total Carbohydrate 433.40g	158%
Dietary Fiber 17.70g	63%
Total Sugars 227.20g
Protein 52.60g	105%

Vitamin D 175IU	876%
Calcium 413mg	32%
Iron 15mg	84%
Potassium 1296mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.1%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 52.5%