Cherry Pear Bread
Packed with the natural sweetness of ripe pears and the tart, fruity pop of cherries, this Cherry Pear Bread is a moist, flavorful treat perfect for any time of day. Bursting with warm cinnamon spice and enhanced by the optional crunch of chopped walnuts, this quick bread balances wholesome ingredients with just the right touch of indulgence. Easy to prepare in under 20 minutes, this recipe combines simple pantry staples like flour, sugar, and baking essentials with the fresh, juicy flavors of pears and cherries for a loaf that’s as visually inviting as it is delicious. Whether served warm for breakfast, as an afternoon snack, or a sweet dessert, this Cherry Pear Bread delivers a homemade, comforting taste in every slice. Plus, it’s the ideal make-ahead baked good, staying moist and fragrant for days!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups ripe pears, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
- 0.75 cup fresh or dried cherries, chopped
- 0.33 cup vegetable oil
- 0.67 cup milk
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk well to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the finely chopped pears, cherries, and chopped walnuts (if using), ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve the Cherry Pear Bread warm or at room temperature. It can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2968 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.5 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.3 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 44.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 387 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 2329 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 431.2 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 211.6 g | ||
| Protein | 55.0 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 407 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 16.5 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1600 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
