Best 11 Sugarplum Bread Recipes

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Sugarplum bread, a classic holiday treat, is a sweet and moist quick bread that is studded with colorful sugarplums and often flavored with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. This festive bread is a popular gift and a welcome addition to any holiday dessert table. Whether you prefer a simple recipe or something more elaborate, there is a sugarplum bread recipe out there to suit your needs. From traditional to modern, these recipes offer a variety of flavors and textures to satisfy even the most discerning palate. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SUGARPLUM SPICE BREAD



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I make Christmas Eve magical with hot cocoa and toasted slices of this fragrant, fruit-studded bread. My son and I combined several recipes to come up with this winner. -Jackie Brown, Tully, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 8 mini loaves (5 slices per loaf).

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 cup diced dried fruit
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins
FROSTING:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons shortening
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add 4 cups flour, yeast, cardamom, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Heat milk to 120°-130°; add to creamed mixture and beat until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. Turn onto a heavily floured surface. Sprinkle with fruit and raisins; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 8 portions. Shape into loaves. Place in 8 greased 5x3x2-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool., For frosting, in a small bowl, cream butter and shortening. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach desired spreading consistency. Frost loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SUGARPLUM BREAD



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What a lovely bread to serve at Christmas time--visions of sugar plums. I make a lot of sweet breads at the holidays and my family enjoys them. Baking is one of my hobbies which I cherish dearly. Slivered almonds can be substituted for pine nuts.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lemon zest
6 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
½ cup candied mixed fruit
1 cup raisins
¾ cup pine nuts
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 ½ tablespoons water
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cherries

Steps:

  • Dissolve 1 teaspoon sugar in 1 cup warm water in large mixer bowl. Sprinkle in yeast. Let stand 10 minutes, then stir well.
  • Add 1/2 cup sugar, melted butter or margarine, salt, lemon rind, and 2 cups flour. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed with electric mixer. Add 2 cups more flour and eggs; beat 3 minutes. Stir in almost all remaining flour, using enough flour to make a soft dough.
  • Knead dough on floured board until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in lightly greased bowl. Cover with greased waxed paper and a tea towel. Let rise in warm place 75 - 85 degrees F (25 - 30 degrees C)until doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
  • Punch down dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured board, and knead in raisins, candied fruit, and nuts. Shape into two round loaves. Place each in a well greased, 9 inch, round cake pan. Cover with tea towel. Let rise in warm place until doubled, 1 - 1 1/2 hours.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C) for 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from pans immediately. Cool on wire racks.
  • Mix together confectioners sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons water, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Spoon onto loaves. Decorate with cherries or almonds. Alternatively, dust loaves with confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 49.4 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 281.5 mg, Sugar 16.8 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.

SUGARPLUM BREAD



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Make and share this Sugarplum Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 4h30m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 (2 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1/3 cup warm water
1 cup milk, scalded
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
5 1/4 cups sifted flour
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped mixed fruit, and peels
1 cup seedless raisin
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 dash salt
milk (enough to make a spreading) or cream (enough to make a spreading)

Steps:

  • Soften yeast in water.
  • Combine scalded milk, sugar, oil and salt.
  • Cool to lukewarm.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 cups flour. Beat vigorously.
  • Add eggs. Beat well.
  • Stir in softened yeast, vanilla and spices. Blend.
  • Add chopped fruits, peels and nuts alone with enough flour to make soft dough.
  • Turn dough out on a well-floured board.
  • Knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes.
  • Place dough in lightly greased bowl, turning once to grease the surface of the dough.
  • Cover and let rise in warm place 2 hours.
  • Punch down.
  • Divide dough in half.
  • Let rest 10 minutes.
  • Shape into 2 round balls.
  • Place on greased baking sheet.
  • Pat tops to flatten lightly.
  • Cover and let rise again for 1 1/2 to 2 hours in warm place.
  • Bake in 350F oven for 30 minutes.
  • Frost.
  • Decorate with whole red cherries and slivers of green candied cherries to form a ring.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2703.8, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 228.6, Sodium 1998.6, Carbohydrate 520.9, Fiber 24.9, Sugar 212.1, Protein 69

SUGARPLUM BRUNCH RING



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Visions of Christmas breakfast without a lot of fuss? Assemble this pull-apart loaf in 20 minutes, then enjoy it warm from the oven.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
18 frozen bread dough rolls, thawed (1/2 of 48-oz package)
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped
1/3 cup dark corn syrup

Steps:

  • Grease 12-cup fluted tube pan. In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Cut each roll in half. Dip in butter; roll in sugar mixture. Place half of rolls in pan. Sprinkle with half of pecans and half of cherries. Drizzle with half of corn syrup. Repeat with remaining half of ingredients.
  • Drizzle any remaining butter over top; sprinkle with any remaining sugar mixture. Cover with greased plastic wrap and cloth towel. Let rise in warm place (80 to 85°F.) until light and doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover dough. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until top is deep golden brown. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Invert onto serving plate; remove pan. Serve warm to pull apart, or cool completely and slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

MY MOTHER-IN-LAW'S PLUM BREAD



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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

SUGARPLUM BREAD



Sugarplum Bread image

What a lovely bread to serve at Christmas time--visions of sugar plums. I make a lot of sweet breads at the holidays and my family enjoys them. Baking is one of my hobbies which I cherish dearly. Slivered almonds can be substituted for pine nuts.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Yeast Bread

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lemon zest
6 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
½ cup candied mixed fruit
1 cup raisins
¾ cup pine nuts
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 ½ tablespoons water
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cherries

Steps:

  • Dissolve 1 teaspoon sugar in 1 cup warm water in large mixer bowl. Sprinkle in yeast. Let stand 10 minutes, then stir well.
  • Add 1/2 cup sugar, melted butter or margarine, salt, lemon rind, and 2 cups flour. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed with electric mixer. Add 2 cups more flour and eggs; beat 3 minutes. Stir in almost all remaining flour, using enough flour to make a soft dough.
  • Knead dough on floured board until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in lightly greased bowl. Cover with greased waxed paper and a tea towel. Let rise in warm place 75 - 85 degrees F (25 - 30 degrees C)until doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
  • Punch down dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured board, and knead in raisins, candied fruit, and nuts. Shape into two round loaves. Place each in a well greased, 9 inch, round cake pan. Cover with tea towel. Let rise in warm place until doubled, 1 - 1 1/2 hours.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C) for 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from pans immediately. Cool on wire racks.
  • Mix together confectioners sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons water, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Spoon onto loaves. Decorate with cherries or almonds. Alternatively, dust loaves with confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 49.4 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 281.5 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

SUGAR PLUM BREAD WITH HOMEMADE BUTTER



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This was my very first attempt at bread and has become a constant in our house. This is one of those things that just says "Christmas", but good any time of year. Freezes well. Our son became the 'official' butter maker when he was only 4. Great fun and wonderful memories. NOTE: Prep time does not include 3-1/2 hours of rising time.

Provided by Diana 2

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 round loaves, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup warm water
1 (8 g) package yeast
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
6 cups flour, divided
4 eggs
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup candied fruit
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup icing sugar
1 tablespoon hot water
2 cups whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve 1 tsp sugar in warm water.
  • Sprinkle in yeast and let stand 10 minutes then stir well.
  • Add 1/2 cup sugar, butter, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat for 2 minutes.
  • Add 2 more cups flour and eggs. Beat 3 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining flour. You should have a soft dough. Knead for 8 minutes. Place in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with greased paper and a towel.
  • Let rise for 2 hours in a warm oven.
  • Punch down. Knead in fruit and nuts. Shape into 2 balls.
  • Place in greased 8" cake pans. Cover with a towel and let rise for 1-1/2 hours. Bake for 45 - 50 minutes at 350°.
  • Remove from pans at once. Drizzle with glaze.
  • Glaze: Mix sugar and water together. If too stiff, add more water by drops.
  • Butter: In a glass jar, shake the whipping cream until butter forms. Drain and chill until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.8, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 322.6, Carbohydrate 48.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 14.1, Protein 7.1

SUGARPLUM BREAD



Sugarplum Bread image

What a lovely bread to serve at Christmas time--visions of sugar plums. I make a lot of sweet breads at the holidays and my family enjoys them. Baking is one of my hobbies which I cherish dearly. Slivered almonds can be substituted for pine nuts.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Categories     Yeast Bread

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon white sugar
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
½ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lemon zest
6 cups all-purpose flour
4 eggs
½ cup candied mixed fruit
1 cup raisins
¾ cup pine nuts
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 ½ tablespoons water
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup cherries

Steps:

  • Dissolve 1 teaspoon sugar in 1 cup warm water in large mixer bowl. Sprinkle in yeast. Let stand 10 minutes, then stir well.
  • Add 1/2 cup sugar, melted butter or margarine, salt, lemon rind, and 2 cups flour. Beat for 2 minutes at medium speed with electric mixer. Add 2 cups more flour and eggs; beat 3 minutes. Stir in almost all remaining flour, using enough flour to make a soft dough.
  • Knead dough on floured board until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in lightly greased bowl. Cover with greased waxed paper and a tea towel. Let rise in warm place 75 - 85 degrees F (25 - 30 degrees C)until doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
  • Punch down dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured board, and knead in raisins, candied fruit, and nuts. Shape into two round loaves. Place each in a well greased, 9 inch, round cake pan. Cover with tea towel. Let rise in warm place until doubled, 1 - 1 1/2 hours.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C) for 45 to 55 minutes. Remove from pans immediately. Cool on wire racks.
  • Mix together confectioners sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons water, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Spoon onto loaves. Decorate with cherries or almonds. Alternatively, dust loaves with confectioners sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 49.4 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 281.5 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

SUGARPLUM PUDDING CAKE



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Here's an old-fashioned classic that really says Christmas. "I've been told this recipe tastes like German chocolate cake," notes Lois McAtee of Oceanside, California. "It was a winner in a recipe contest, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup chopped pitted dried plums (prunes)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
COCONUT TOPPING:
2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Beat just until combined. Fold in plums and walnuts., Transfer to a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in sugar and buttermilk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 minute. Stir in coconut and vanilla. Immediately spread topping over cake when removed from the oven. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts :

SUGAR PLUM BREAD RECIPE



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Provided by rmille6277

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups self-rising flour
2 cups sugar
1 cup oil
3 eggs
2 small jars plum with applesauce baby food
1 tsp each cinnamon and ground cloves
Sugar to sprinkle pans

Steps:

  • DIRECTIONS: Mix all well. Prepare 2 loaf pans by greasing with butter or veggie spray, such as Pam, then sprinkle bottom and sides with sugar. Pour batter into pans and bake at 325 for 50 to 60 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, turn out on rack.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your bread.
  • Make sure your butter is at room temperature before you start. This will help it cream together with the sugar and eggs more easily.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread tough.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help it hold its shape.

Conclusion:

Sugarplum bread is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning, you can make this bread ahead of time and freeze it for later. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give sugarplum bread a try!

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