How to Make Pear Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pear bread is a delightful treat that is perfect for enjoying during the fall season when pears are at their peak. This sweet and moist bread is a great way to use up an abundance of ripe pears and can be enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a dessert.

There are many variations of pear bread, but in this recipe, we will be using fresh, ripe pears to infuse the bread with their natural sweetness and flavor. The addition of warm spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves will ...

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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 shredded pears
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 (8x5-inch) loaves

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    279 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 196mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 75mg