Description
This delightful Pear Bread is moist and flavorful, combining the sweetness of ripe pears with the crunch of nuts. It’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (120 g) chopped pecans
- walnuts
- or other nut
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter
- softened
- 3 large eggs
- lightly beaten
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups peeled and finely grated ripe
- firm pears
- 3 to 4 medium pears
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the lightly beaten eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the grated pears and chopped nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using a mix of nuts or adding a pinch of nutmeg to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60–70 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Bread, Dessert, Snack
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Pear Bread, dessert, baking, American cuisine, bread recipes