Peachy Oat Bread (jar mix)

I only make recipes that I think will taste good, but to be honest with you, this recipe blew me away.  The nuts and oats make it hearty and filling, and I just love the peach flavor.  So you're in for a treat!

This delicious peachy oat bread is the second in the Jar Mix series I'm running here from now through December.  This recipe was adapted from Natalie's Peach Crisp Bread over at Super Healthy Kids.  This recipe is shelf-stable, including the ingredients you add for baking!  Woot!

As I mentioned in May, I'll be sharing jar mixes each month from now (last month, really) through December to give you some great ideas for gift-giving to neighbors and friends.  I love the idea of giving a meal in a jar because it's such a time-saver for the recipient during a busy time of year.  I have had more than one friend tell me how perfect the meal in a jar was!  I'm sure this bread in a jar will be no different.

Plus, these are easy to make ahead for yourself, too.  Pull out a jar for a quick meal or a quick treat, or even in an emergency.  (Snow days seems so far away!)

IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT THIS JAR MIX:  

• Jar mixes should be used within about a year unless you seal them (like with a FoodSaver and the jar attachment) or use oxygen absorbers.  
• You can purchase all of the ingredients in this Peachy Oat Bread at your local grocery store. 
• If you decide to gift this the way I have pictured, use a piece of fabric about 6"x6".
• Eggs, butter, and milk will be mixed in to the jar mix when making this bread.  You can find suggestions for pantry-friendly substitutions for these fresh ingredients here if you want a fully shelf-stable version of this recipe.  I made this recipe that way (using shelf-stable ingredients only) and it was delicious.

PEACHY OAT BREAD

PREP TIME (making the jar mix):  10 minutes
COOK TIME:  45-50 minutes

JAR MIX INGREDIENTS

In a wide-mouth quart jar, layer in order, tamping down to help the ingredients settle (as needed):

• 1 c. wheat flour
• 1/2 c. white flour
• 1/4 c. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 3/4 c. diced dried peaches
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 3/4 c. rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
• 1/2 c. pecans (optional)

Directions have been adjusted slightly from those shown here.  See directions below.

COOKING DIRECTIONS

Attach to the jar using a sticker or tag:

In a mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 c. softened butter, 2 eggs, and 1 tsp. vanilla.  Add jar ingredients and 1  1/4 c. milk, mixing on low until well-blended.  Spray an 8x4 loaf pan with cooking spray.  Pour batter in loaf pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

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