French Pear Bread
Delight your taste buds with the rustic elegance of French Pear Bread—a moist, aromatic quick bread that strikes the perfect balance between cozy spices and the natural sweetness of ripe pears. This recipe combines freshly grated pears with a medley of warm cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a tender loaf that's perfectly complemented by a hint of brown sugar caramel notes. Whether made with or without chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture, this bread is effortlessly rich and satisfying. Prepared in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection, it’s an easy yet sophisticated treat, ideal for brunch, dessert, or as a comforting snack. Serve this French Pear Bread warm or at room temperature for a slice of sheer seasonal bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium ripe pears (peeled, cored, and grated)
- 0.5 cup (optional) chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Slowly stir in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract into the wet mixture.
Add the grated pears to the wet mixture and gently fold them in.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If using, fold in the chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve the French Pear Bread slightly warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3583 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.2 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 1879 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 521.6 g | 190% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.9 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 309.4 g | ||
| Protein | 48.9 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1178 mg | 25% | |
*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.
