Pear Bread
Delightfully moist and subtly spiced, this Pear Bread is a cozy treat that celebrates the natural sweetness of ripe pears. Perfectly paired with warm hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, this quick bread combines simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with freshly grated pears for a flavor-packed loaf that is both comforting and unique. With a tender crumb and the option to fold in toasted nuts for added texture, this recipe is a fantastic choice for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. Serve it warm with a smear of butter or cream cheese for a delightful touch, and savor the way the fragrant aroma of baked pears fills your home. Quick and easy to make, this pear bread will become your go-to recipe for using up ripe fruit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 ripe pears, peeled and grated
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Peel and grate the ripe pears. Measure out about 1 1/2 cups of grated pear and set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until well combined.
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and stir in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Add the grated pear and mix until evenly incorporated.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
If using chopped walnuts or pecans, fold them in at this stage.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it 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.
Let the pear bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice and serve as is, or spread with butter or cream cheese for an extra treat. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3593 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.0 g | 201% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2660 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 526.3 g | 191% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 320.5 g | ||
| Protein | 48.4 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1034 mg | 22% | |
*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.
