Best 7 Fresh Plum Quick Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked plum quick bread, a classic treat that combines the sweetness of ripe plums with a tender, moist crumb. This versatile bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack. With variations ranging from classic to streusel-topped and even a gluten-free option, there's a recipe for everyone to enjoy. So, gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MY MOTHER-IN-LAW'S PLUM BREAD



My Mother-in-Law's Plum Bread image

A cross between a cake and a loaf bread, with sweet-tart plums and a brown sugar topping. Just like my mother-in-law used to make. Use plain, lemon, or orange yogurt.

Provided by 3dogsinthekitchen

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup pitted, chopped plums
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
⅓ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray, or line with parchment paper.
  • Sprinkle chopped plums with 1 tablespoon of flour in a bowl, and toss to coat. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat the margarine, white sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs. In another bowl, sift together 1 1/2 cup of flour with salt and baking soda. Stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, alternating with yogurt until the mixture forms a smooth batter. Lightly stir in the flour-coated plums, and pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top of the batter with brown sugar.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool in the pan 10 to 15 minutes before removing from pan for slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 47.1 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 342.5 mg, Sugar 32.5 g

PLUM BREAD



Plum Bread image

This is a refreshing recipe for the best of the summers fruits. My mom made this often and we would always beg for her to make it more often

Provided by nnreq

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups diced Italian plums (Nectarines or Peaches can also be used)
3 cups flour
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup vanilla yogurt

Steps:

  • Cream butter sugar and vanilla together until fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beat after each addition.
  • Sift together flour, salt, cream of tartar, and baking soda.
  • Add about 1/3 of the yogurt to the mixture then 1/3 of the flour mixture, alternating until all is added.
  • fill two greased and floured bread pans 1/2 full with batter, then add 1/4 of the fruit to each pan, then the remaining batter and top with the remaining fruit.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 50-55 minutes.
  • cool in the pan for about 15 minutes and turn onto a platter.
  • Makes two loaves but freezes well.

SPICED PLUM BREAD



Spiced Plum Bread image

This a simple yet delicious bread.

Provided by DRAGONREIGN

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg
½ cup honey
⅔ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped canned plums
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, blend the egg, honey, sugar, and vanilla. Mix in the flour, baking soda, cloves, and cinnamon. Fold in the plums and walnuts.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, and bake 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 116.3 mg, Sugar 23.1 g

SUGAR PLUM BREAD



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I grew up with my Grandma Mitchell's irresistible plum bread. We slathered it with butter and ate it with cottage cheese and fresh fruit for a simple breakfast. And it always makes an appearance at the holidays! -Emily Tyra, Lake Ann, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup pitted dried plums (prunes), coarsely chopped
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons shortening
1 large egg, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons coarse sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine dried plums, water and 2 tablespoons sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat for 1 minute. Remove from heat; let stand until plumped, about 10 minutes. Drain plums, reserving fruit and liquid. Measure liquid, adding enough water to yield 1/2 cup. , Cream shortening and remaining sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with cooking liquid; fold in cooled dried plums (batter will be thick)., Transfer batter to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs, 40-45 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PLUM BREAD



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This is called a bread, but tastes more like a cake. I make this mostly during the holidays. The spices in this cake just lend themselves to eggnog and Christmas smells. The recipe will make 1 bundt cake, 4 small loaves, or 2 medium loaves.

Provided by v monte

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 (4 ounce) jars plum baby food
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon red food coloring
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, mix together vegetable oil, white sugar, eggs, plum baby food, and food coloring. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, and nuts.
  • Mix wet and dry ingredients together. Transfer batter to prepared pan(s).
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a tester comes out clean. (Smaller loaf pans will take less time.)
  • Remove from oven to cool 10 minutes in pan. Remove and place on cooling rack.
  • While the cake is cooling, combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice. Brush over top while cake is still hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 127.7 mg, Sugar 34.8 g

BANANA PLUM BREAD



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Plums add just the right sweetener to a classic banana bread.

Provided by Dale

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes     100+ Banana Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup white sugar
½ cup margarine, softened
2 eggs
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas
1 cup plums, pitted and chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mash the sugar and margarine together until creamy, and beat in the eggs. In a separate bowl, sift the flour with baking powder and baking soda. Stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture in thirds, alternating with the mashed bananas until the batter is smooth and well combined. Gently fold in the plums, and place the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 213.5 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

ITALIAN FRESH PRUNE PLUM BREAD



Italian Fresh Prune Plum Bread image

When fresh prune plums are in season, you won't find a better quick bread. You can freeze the second loaf.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, at room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped hazelnuts or 1 cup walnuts
3 cups diced blue Italian plums

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F
  • Lightly grease two 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, and beat well after each addition. Add the orange rind and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt, cinnamon, cream of tartar and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients and sour cream alternately to the creamed mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Stir in the nuts and plums. Divide the batter between the two loaf pans.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the pans cool on a rack for 10 minutes, then turn the loaves out of the pans and cool completely on the rack. Makes 2 loaves.
  • Lucy Waverman's Cooking School Cookbook.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, juicy plums: The quality of your plums will greatly impact the flavor of your bread. Look for plums that are plump, deeply colored, and have a slight give when you press them.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense bread. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that your bread is cooked through.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing: This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.
  • Enjoy your bread fresh or toasted: Fresh plum quick bread is delicious on its own, but it's also great toasted and served with butter, cream cheese, or your favorite jam.

Conclusion:

Fresh plum quick bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. With its moist, tender crumb and sweet, tart flavor, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have a few ripe plums on hand, be sure to give this recipe a try!

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