Perfect Pear Bread
Indulge in the sweet, spiced goodness of Perfect Pear Bread, a moist and flavorful quick bread that celebrates the natural sweetness of ripe pears. This recipe combines grated fresh pears with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for a comforting flavor profile that shines in every bite. With a blend of granulated and brown sugar for depth, and optional chopped walnuts for a delightful crunch, this loaf is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat. Simple to prepare in just 20 minutes, this loaf bakes to golden perfection in under an hour, yielding a tender, aromatic bread that’s irresistibly delicious. Whether enjoyed fresh or toasted with a pat of butter, this pear bread is your next go-to recipe for a cozy, homemade treat. Keywords: pear bread recipe, moist quick bread, homemade pear dessert, spiced fruit loaf.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Ripe pears
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 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.
Peel, core, and grate the pears using a box grater, then set them aside. You should have about 1 to 1 1/2 cups of grated pear.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, beat the eggs. Add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and milk, and stir until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the grated pears and walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed in the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3347 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 158.5 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 378 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 2447 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 453.4 g | 165% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 239.5 g | ||
| Protein | 50.8 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1250 mg | 27% | |
*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.
