(NC)-This moist tea bread is full of fruit, fibre and antioxidants. Delicious plain or spread with cream cheese, it is the perfect starter to prepare for your morning rush.

1-1/2 cups peeled and chopped Ontario 375 mL

peaches or nectarines

2 eggs, beaten 2

1/3 cup buttermilk or soured milk* 75 mL

1/2 cup natural bran 125 mL

1 tsp vanilla extract 5 mL

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 125 mL

1/3 cup butter 75 mL

3/4 cup each: all-purpose flour and 175 mL

whole wheat flour

1-1/2 tsp baking powder 7 mL

1/2 tsp each: baking soda and salt 2 mL

1/4 tsp each: ginger and nutmeg 1 mL

1/2 cup ground pecans (optional) 125 mL

In large bowl, combine peaches or nectarines, eggs, milk, bran and vanilla; let stand 15 minutes. Cream together sugar and butter. Stir in peach mixture. In small bowl, stir together flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Beat into peach mixture with a few light, rapid strokes, just until moistened; stir in nuts. Spoon into well-greased 8 1/2-inch x 4 1/2-inch (21 cm x 12 cm) loaf pan. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until cake tester inserted at centre comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack before cutting.

*To sour milk: add 1/2 tsp (2 mL) vinegar to 1/3 cup (75 mL) milk.

Makes 12 servings.

Source: www.ontariotenderfruit.com

Credit: www.newscanada.com

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