Best 14 Plum Bread Recipes

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Plum bread is a classic quick bread recipe that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, flavorful crumb and sweet, juicy plums, it's a delightful treat that everyone will love. Whether you're looking for a simple breakfast bread, a teatime snack, or a dessert to serve at your next gathering, plum bread is a delicious choice. With its easy-to-follow recipe and minimal ingredients, you can whip up a loaf of this delicious bread in no time.

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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

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.

FRESH PLUM QUICK BREAD



Fresh Plum Quick Bread image

Plums are a nice change from the typical fruit fillings found in quick breads. These pretty loaves have a tasty topping of cinnamon-sugar and crunchy pecans.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup canola oil
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1-1/2 cups chopped pitted fresh plums (about 9 small)
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugars, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, oil, egg and lemon zest. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in plums. Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans., Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 69mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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



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.

PLUM BREAD



Plum Bread image

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

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

PLUM BREAD



Plum Bread image

I have a plum tree in my back yard, It produces a huge amount of small sweet purple plums every year. I try to find different recipes to use them in. This bread is sweet with the small bits of chopped plum giving it a subtle tartness, Really good along with a hot cup of coffee or tea

Provided by Gail Herbest

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 c pitted and chopped fresh plums
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 c butter, softened
1 c white sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 medium eggs
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/3 c plain yogurt
1/4 c brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. spray a 9x5 loaf pan with non stick cooking spray
  • 2. In a small bowl sprinkle chopped plums with the 1 Tbsp of flour and toss to coat, set aside
  • 3. In a large bowl, beat the butter, white sugar and vanilla extract with an electric beat until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs.
  • 4. In another bowl sift together the 1 1/2 cup of flour with the salt and baking soda. stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture alternating with the yogurt until mixture forms a smooth batter, Lightly stir in the flour coated plums and pour into the prepared loaf pan
  • 5. sprinkle the top with the brown sugar
  • 6. Bake in oven until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 45-50 minutes
  • 7. Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before removing from the pan

PLUM QUICK BREAD



Plum Quick Bread image

Friends and family will rush to get another slice of this quick bread shared by Deb Thierwechter, who bakes these tasty loaves in her Clayton, Delaware kitchen. Mild plum and cinnamon make a mouthwatering combination. No one will guess the secret ingredient is baby food.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 eggs
2 jars (6 ounces each) plum or plum with apples baby food
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the eggs, baby food, oil and buttermilk. Combine dry ingredients; add to the egg mixture and beat just until moistened. Transfer to two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. , Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BANANA PLUM BREAD



Banana Plum Bread image

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

ZUCCHINI PLUM BREAD



Zucchini Plum Bread image

This delicious bread is a great way to use late summer produce and a big hit with the whole family. It can also be made into a lower sugar version by replacing the white sugar with a bake-able sugar substitute.

Provided by KayB

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking powder
3 cups chopped plums
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 bread pans with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
  • Whisk zucchini, oil, 1 cup white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until well mixed. Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and baking powder together in a separate bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture into zucchini mixture until batter is just combined; fold in plums. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  • Mix 1 tablespoon white sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a small bowl; sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 172.4 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

CINNAMON PLUM OATMEAL BREAD



Cinnamon Plum Oatmeal Bread image

Delicious egg-free, dairy-free plum bread!

Provided by bvbuller

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup soy milk
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick cooking oats
⅓ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste
1 cup unpeeled chopped plums
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup plain soy yogurt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons raw sugar
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Mix soy milk with lemon juice in a small bowl, and allow to stand for 10 minutes. Mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. Mix together the soured soy milk, plums, 1/2 cup walnuts, soy yogurt, and vegetable oil, and pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture. Stir until just moistened, and place the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Mix together raw sugar, 2 tablespoons of walnuts, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon in a bowl, and sprinkle over the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 291.4 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

STREUSELKUCHEN TOPPED W. FRESH FIG OR PEACH, PLUM (BREAD MACHINE



Streuselkuchen Topped W. Fresh Fig or Peach, Plum (Bread Machine image

This recipes has lots of juicy fruit bedded on a beautiful yeast made bread, then topped with lots of nutty spiced crumbs that have a hint of candied ginger. Do use fresh peaches, plums whatever fruit you desire. I have an Abundance of fresh figs so that was my choice.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup milk, room temperature
1 egg, slightly beaten room temerature
2 1/3 cups bread flour
4 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup pecans
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon candied ginger, minced
6 tablespoons butter, cold and cut into pieces
10 fresh figs (whole figs sliced into 2 slices, 2-3 large plums and peaches sliced thick 8-10 slices pre fruit)

Steps:

  • Place the dough ingredients into bread machine according to your bread machine specifications. Set to dough cycle.
  • Butter a 10 inch springform pan.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Lightly punch down dough on floured board. Roll out to fit the bottom of pan.
  • In a food processor place the topping ingredients except butter and pulse till nuts are chopped add the butter and pulse till it resembles coarse bread crumbs.
  • Arrange fruit on dough artfully.
  • Sprinkle the topping over fruit.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm draft free place for 30 minutes.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.8, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 44.5, Sodium 179.6, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 17.2, Protein 5.2

FRESH PEAR&PLUM BATTER BREAD



FRESH PEAR&PLUM BATTER BREAD image

This has to be another one of the best batter bread you will ever taste. By leaving the pears in little hunks...really lets you taste the delicious pears. The plums added a little more flavor, but did not over power the pears. The almond extract enhances the fruit flavors. I added nuts, but it is not necessary!. I hope you...

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3-1/2 c flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
3/4 c cooking oil
3 eggs....beaten
1-1/4 c sugar
2-1/2 c peeled pears ...chopped
1 c chopped and finely minced . italian plums...skin on, stone out.
2 tsp almond flavoring
1 c chopped walnits.........if wanted.

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the flour,baking powder, baking soda, & salt...in a large bowl. Mix well..set aside.
  • 2. Gather your washed fruit. Heat oven to 325 F. grease and flour, 2 bread pans. Set aside.
  • 3. In another bowl ..add 3 eggs,sugar, beat. Add oil, and almond flavoring....beat together.
  • 4. Peel and chop the pears, finely mince the plums, add to the second bowl. Stir till all is mixed in well.
  • 5. Mix the second bowl ingredients, into the first bowl. Make sure all is well mixed.
  • 6. Put batter int the bread pans. Bake. Check center for doneness...with a wodden toothpick..It is done if the tooth pick comes out clean. Cool pans on a wire rack 10-15 minutes... Take out of pans..completly cool again on the wire rack.
  • 7. Slice and serve....Great with just a dab of butter. Sprinkle with powdered sugar...if desired. I like to cut thick slices, then cut them in half.Serve and enjoy!!!....Nancy...9/27/12

Tips:

  • Use ripe, flavorful plums. This will result in a more flavorful bread.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread tough.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the bread is cooked through.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing it. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.
  • Serve the bread with butter, cream cheese, or your favorite spread.

Conclusion:

Plum bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up ripe plums, and it's also a perfect bread for gift-giving. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a plum bread recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet and flavorful bread to bake, give plum bread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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