Strawberry Pineapple Bread is a moist, flavorful summer quick bread with bright fruity sweetness and warm spice. Try making this easy treat!
If you love fruit Bread recipes like Strawberry Banana Bread and Pineapple Coconut Bread, you definitely need to try this strawberry-and-pineapple-filled loaf. It’s moist, naturally sweet, and thick enough to hold up to your favorite breakfast spreads.
Sabrina’s Strawberry Pineapple Bread Recipe
This easy, no-mixer quick bread recipe is the perfect combination of ripe, juicy strawberries, sweet crushed pineapple, warm cinnamon, and savory walnuts. You can cut yourself a slice and eat it fresh out of the oven, or save it for a busy morning when you want a sweet, filling breakfast on the go. Whether you serve this with butter, whipped cream cheese, or plain, it’s sure to be a great start to any morning.
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Ingredients
- 2 large eggs , beaten
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup walnuts , chopped
- 1 cup strawberries , chopped
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple , drained well
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray a 9×5 loaf pan with baking spray.
- Whisk the eggs, oil, and sugar together in a large bowl.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add flour mix to the wet ingredients and whisk until just a few streaks of flour remain.
- Add in the walnuts, strawberries, and pineapple, and stir until just combined.
- Add to loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before removing from loaf pan.
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About this Recipe
You might be used to the combination of strawberry and pineapple in fruity drinks like smoothies and slushes, but it also makes a delicious flavor for baked goods! The tart pineapple balances perfectly with the sweet, juicy berries, and the fruit juices make the bread extra tender and moist. Add to that the subtle warmth of cinnamon and the satisfying crunch of walnuts, and you have a loaf that tastes as good as any bakery treat. For a bit of a sweeter strawberry treat, my Strawberry Upsidedown cake is a delicious choice!
Key Ingredients
- Vegetable Oil: Vegetable oil is the fat that helps bind everything while adding flavor and moisture. Oil stays liquid at room temperature, which keeps bread from drying out.
- Sugar: A cup of white sugar is included to add some extra sweetness to the bread, balancing the tart flavors of the strawberries and pineapple. It also contributes to the browning and tender texture of the bread as it bakes.
- Baking Soda: Instead of yeast, quick bread recipes often use baking soda as the leavening agent to help the bread rise and have a light, airy texture. The baking soda reacts with the acidic components in the batter, like the strawberries and pineapple.
- Cinnamon: Warm cinnamon adds a depth of flavor that complements the sweetness of the strawberries and pineapple. The aromatic spice makes the entire loaf taste like it came from a bakery.
- Strawberries: This delicious loaf of bread is studded with juicy strawberry pieces that are naturally sweet and tender, while adding a pop of bright color. Use fresh fruit and dice it into even pieces about ½ inch long for the best texture and flavor.
- Pineapple: Canned pineapple adds a tropical twist to this delicious strawberry bread recipe. The pineapple juice adds sweetness and moisture, while the crushed fruit fills the bread with pineapple tidbits.
- Walnuts: Chopped walnuts provide a pleasant crunch and nutty flavor, contrasting with the soft, moist texture of the bread and tender fruit.
Can This Be Made Ahead of Time?
Yes, Strawberry Pineapple Bread can be made ahead of time. In fact, its flavors often meld and develop even more as it sits, enhancing the taste and overall experience. After baking, allow the bread to cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store it at room temperature for up to 3 days. This makes it a convenient option for preparing in advance for busy mornings or for gifting.
How to Store
- Serve: Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack after it’s done baking to make removing from the pan easy. Cover leftover bread with plastic wrap and keep it at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Store: Once the bread has cooled, you can transfer the baked bread to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for about 1 week. Warm up in the toaster oven or microwave and serve.
- Freeze: This loaf will stay good in the freezer for up to 6 months. Let the bread cool and wrap it tightly with plastic wrap, then aluminum foil. Store in the back of the freezer and thaw at room temperature before warming and serving.
Ideas to Serve
The beauty of this Pineapple Strawberry Loaf lies in its versatility – you can serve it as a scrumptious breakfast treat, a satisfying snack, or even as a delectable dessert. It’s a hand-mixed batter that is ready for the oven in minutes, and then about an hour of baking time, and you have a delicious bread filled with summer flavor. Bring out the fruity flavors by serving with strawberry preserves or Pineapple Topping.
Frequently Asked Questions
While you can use frozen strawberries and pineapple in a pinch, it’s better to use fresh fruit, since frozen strawberries and pineapple tend to have more residual moisture and can make the bread really mushy. If you do use frozen fruit, let it thaw completely, drain, and pat dry before adding.
To make a moist quick bread, use ingredients that retain moisture, like crushed pineapple and fresh strawberries, and avoid overmixing the batter. In this recipe, combining the wet and dry ingredients until just combined ensures a tender, moist crumb.
Quick bread is a type of bread that uses leavening agents like baking soda or baking powder, rather than yeast, to help the bread rise. This results in a shorter preparation time.
The main difference between quick bread and loaf cake lies in their texture and sweetness. Quick breads, like Strawberry Pineapple Bread, are typically less sweet and have a denser texture than loaf cakes. While both types use baking soda or baking powder as a leavening agent, loaf cakes often have a more cake-like consistency and sweeter taste, making them closer to a dessert.
Variations
- Gluten-Free: To make this bread recipe friendly for those with gluten intolerance, you can substitute the all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour for almond or buckwheat flour. The rest of the recipe doesn’t need to be changed.
- Fruit: Try using other fresh fruit like cherries, blueberries, apples, or bananas instead of strawberries or canned pineapple. Add some orange juice for a nice citrus flavor to balance all the sweetness of the fruit.
- Glaze: Make a sweet pineapple glaze to pour over the baked bread with the pineapple juice from the canned pineapple, plus powdered sugar and vanilla extract. You can also do a drizzle of strawberry glaze, made with strawberry preserves, lemon juice, and powdered sugar.
- Coconut Pineapple Bread: For a tropical twist, add ½ to ¾ cup of shredded coconut and substitute coconut oil for the vegetable oil for a delicious coconut flavor. To top it off, sprinkle some shredded coconut over the top before baking and swap macadamia nuts for a loaf that tastes like a tropical vacation.
- Chocolate Chips: To add a touch of chocolatey goodness, mix in ½ cup of chocolate chips (either semi-sweet, milk, or white chocolate chips) to the batter with the strawberries and pineapple.
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I haven’t made this yet but i’m going to. This sounds so wonderful. Can’t go wrong with strawberries and pineapple.