Pear Bread
This pear bread recipe makes 2 fruity quick breads. Grating the pears keeps it moist. It's delicious lightly toasted for breakfast or anytime!
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 cups peeled and grated fresh pears
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degree F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour two 8x5-inch loaf pans.
- Combine flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl; make a well in the center.
- Combine grated pears, sugar, pecans, eggs, oil, and vanilla in a separate bowl until well blended; pour into well of dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. Spoon batter into prepared loaf pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack before removing from the loaf pans.
Notes
Cook’s Note
I like to use ripe but firm fresh pears such as the Bartlett or Anjou variety.
You can use chopped walnuts or hazelnuts instead of pecans, or chocolate chips, for a decadent treat.