Old-fashioned recipes are neat because they take pantry staples and add in something unexpected. With this Pineapple Nut Bread, you get all that and more. Pineapple Nut Loaf is a moist, fruity, comforting, and an unforgettable loaf loaded with sweet pineapple and crunchy nuts.
Quick breads, like these, became particularly popular in American kitchens during the 1940s and 1950s when home bakers became enamored with easy no-knead loaves made in one bowl. Pineapple was a popular addition, as its sweet and tangy flavor worked beautifully in many recipes, especially those inspired by Hawaiian flavors, which were trendy mid-century.
If you want a little change from classic banana bread, then you can try this tropical variation.
🍍 Pineapple Nut Bread Recipe
Recipe Details
- 🍽 Servings: 10 slices
- ⏱ Total Time: 80 minutes (15 min prep | 55 min bake | 10 min cooling)
- 🔥 Difficulty: Easy
- 🔢 Calories per Serving: ~300 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups sifted flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup A&P Evaporated Milk
- 1 can (8 ¾ oz.) crushed pineapple (with syrup)
- ½ cup chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (or 350°F if using a glass loaf pan).
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, followed by the evaporated milk, lemon juice, and crushed pineapple with syrup. Stir in the chopped nuts.
- Add the flour mixture all at once and stir just until combined—do not overmix.
- Pour batter into a well-greased loaf pan (8 ¼ x 4 ½ x 2 ¾ inches).
- Bake for about 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack before slicing.
Why This Vintage Recipe is a Hidden Gem.
- This Pineapple Nut Bread recipe is one you’d expect to find hand-written in a recipe box somewhere, handed down through the years. It is moist, mildly spicy, and bursting with tropical flavor, making it ideal for.
- Breakfast or brunch with a cup of coffee.
- Toasted with butter for a nice afternoon snack.
- Gift-giving - wrap a loaf in parchment paper for a lovely homemade gift.
- If you make it, let me know the results as I’d love to hear if this retro gem is now a feature in your kitchen! 🍞✨.
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