How to Make Mom's Spiced Pear Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about the recipes that have been passed down through generations. They hold a sense of nostalgia and tradition that can bring back memories of cozy family gatherings and delicious homemade treats. One such recipe is Mom's Spiced Pear Bread, a warm and comforting loaf that has been a staple in our family for years.

This recipe was first passed down to my mom from her own mother, and it quickly became a favorite in our household. Made with ripe and juicy pears,...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups peeled, cored, and chopped pears
  • 1 ¾ cups dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 8x5-inch loaves

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two 8x5x3-inch loaf pans.
  • Combine flour, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, baking soda, salt, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl.
  • Combine pears, brown sugar, raisins, vegetable oil, white sugar, apple cider, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl; blend well. Add to dry ingredients and stir just until moistened. Pour batter evenly into the prepared loaf pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean, 65 to 70 minutes. Cool in the loaf pans before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    284 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 204mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 142mg