Best 20 Pear Bread Recipes

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Pear bread is a delicious, moist, sweet bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. It can be made with fresh or canned pears, and the addition of nuts, chocolate chips, or spices can make it even more flavorful. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will provide you with all the information you need to make a delicious loaf of pear bread. We will discuss the ingredients you will need, the steps involved in making the bread, and some tips and tricks for making the perfect loaf. So if you are ready to embark on a culinary adventure, let's dive into the world of pear bread!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRESH PEAR BREAD



Fresh Pear Bread image

When our tree branches are loaded with ripe and juicy fruit, I treat my family and friends to lots of easy pear recipes. I always receive raves and requests for this particular pear bread recipe because of the mix of fun ingredients.-Linda Patrick, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups finely chopped peeled ripe pears (about 4 medium)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into the egg mixture just until moistened. Toss pears with lemon juice. Stir pears and walnuts into batter (batter will be thick). , Spoon into 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEAR BREAD I



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This bread is great lightly toasted for breakfast or anytime!

Provided by ANGIEGAIL

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups white sugar
2 cups peeled shredded pears
1 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Make a well in the center of the bowl.
  • In a separate bowl combine the oil, eggs, sugar, grated pears, pecans, and vanilla. Blend well. Add to well of dry ingredients. Stir until just moistened. Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8x5x3 inch loaf pans.
  • Bake in a preheated 325 degree F (165 degrees C) oven for one hour and 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack before removing from the loaf pans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 196.4 mg, Sugar 22 g

GINGER PEAR BREAD



Ginger Pear Bread image

This is based on my mother's zucchini bread recipe. It is a very moist bread.

Provided by Elaine

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup peeled, cored, and chopped pears
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Toss chopped pears with sugar, ginger, and cloves in a large bowl. Set aside and let the sugar dissolve in the pear juices.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
  • Stir vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs into the pears. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the pear mixture and stir gently just to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 330.1 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

PEAR BREAD II



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The delicate flavor of fresh pears and pecans dance enchantingly in this lovely summer loaf. Freezes well if double wrapped. Delicious and easy.

Provided by Anna

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Breakfast Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
2 ½ cups pears - peeled, cored and chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
  • In large mixing bowl combine oil, sugar and eggs, beat well. Stir in pears, pecans and vanilla. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir dry ingredients into the pear mixture; mix well. Pour batter into prepared loaf pans
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a loaf comes out clean. Allow loaves to cool in pans for 10 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 208.3 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

PEAR BREAD



Pear Bread image

Make and share this Pear Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h15m

Yield 3-4 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup yogurt or 1/4 cup buttermilk
1 cup pear, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Cream butter, gradually beat in sugar.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time. Combine dry ingredients.
  • Add to egg mixture alternately with yogurt. Stir in pears and vanilla.
  • Pour into buttered loaf pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
  • Freezes well.
  • Excellent for mini loaves.

PEAR BREAD



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My friends and family thoroughly enjoy this old-fashioned bread. The mellow flavor of pears is a refreshing change of pace from more traditional apples.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup butter, melted
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups diced peeled pears

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, baking soda and nutmeg; set aside. In another bowl, whisk the sugar, oil and butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be stiff). Stir in pears. , Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts :

SPICED PEAR BREAD



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My mom and I put up our own pears, so I always have plenty on hand when I want to make this wonderful bread. It's so moist and delicious that you'll want to have another slice...or two! -Rachel Barefoot, Linden, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 mini loaves (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
3 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) sliced pears, drained and mashed
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, pears, applesauce and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., Pour into four 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED PEAR QUICK BREAD



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Roasted pears add juiciness and depth of flavor to this otherwise simple quick bread. You can peel the pears if you want, but they add a sturdiness to the roasted fruit and a nice texture to the finished loaf. The addition of streusel takes this bread over the top, but it is excellent without it, too, if you feel like skipping a step.

Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     cakes, quick breads, dessert

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 1/2 cups/355 grams chopped pears (from about 2 medium pears, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of fine sea salt
1/4 cup/25 grams old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup/55 grams light brown sugar
1/4 cup/30 grams all-purpose flour
Pinch of ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1/3 cup/45 grams coarsely chopped almonds
2 1/2 cups/320 grams all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup/120 milliliters vegetable, or other neutral, oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing the pan
1 cup/220 grams light brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
3/4 cup/180 milliliters buttermilk

Steps:

  • Make the roasted pears: Heat the oven to 400 degrees. On a large baking sheet, toss the pears with the melted butter, vanilla and salt and spread in an even layer on the pan. Transfer to the oven and roast until pears are tender and beginning to brown at the edges, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature.
  • While the pears cool, make the streusel: In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon to combine. Add the cubes of cold butter and use a pastry cutter or your hands to work the butter into the other ingredients until the mixture becomes clumpy. Stir in the almonds. Set aside.
  • Make the quick bread: Lightly grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan, and lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt to combine. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl and using an electric mixer, or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the oil, butter and brown sugar until well combined, about 1 minute. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well to incorporate after each addition, scraping the bowl as necessary. Beat in the almond extract if using.
  • With the speed on low, gently add in half the flour mixture and mix until incorporated. Add the buttermilk in a slow, steady stream and mix to combine, then add the remainder of the flour mixture and mix until just incorporated. Add the cooled roasted pears and use a rubber spatula to gently fold them into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread in an even layer.
  • Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the loaf. Bake the quick bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the streusel is golden brown, 55 to 65 minutes. If the streusel is getting too dark before the interior is fully baked, tent with foil. Let cool for 20 minutes in the pan, then unmold onto a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 601, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 380 milligrams, Sugar 39 grams, TransFat 0 grams

GINGER PEAR BREAD



Ginger Pear Bread image

A great way to use up extra pears, this bread is packed with juicy chunks of them, along with ginger, cinnamon, brown sugar and whole wheat flour. It's a healthier choice than many other baked brunch items-and it freezes well. -Carly Curtin, Ellicott City, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 medium pears, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, drizzle pears with lemon juice; set aside., In another large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pear mixture., Transfer to two 8x4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PECAN PEAR BREAD



Pecan Pear Bread image

"We have almost 50 fruit trees on our country property, including five pear trees," notes Margaret Slocum of Ridgefield, Washington. "I like to can most of the crop, but I make sure to save some for this moist, mildly spiced bread."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled pears
2/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine sugar and oil. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to sour cream mixture and mix well. Stir in pears, pecans and lemon zest. , Spread into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

AUTUMN PEAR BREAD



Autumn Pear Bread image

Pears give these little loaves delicious flavor and help keep them nice and moist. They make lovely gifts to share, too. -Mary Lynn Wilson, Linden, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 mini loaves (8 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup cold butter
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup finely chopped peeled ripe pears

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla; stir into the flour mixture just until moistened. Fold in pears., Spoon into 2 greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SPICED D'ANJOU PEAR BREAD



Spiced D'Anjou Pear Bread image

More like cake than bread, this 'plummy' creation is moist and delicious. The pears and spices combine so tastily that I only bake this when there are other people around so I won't eat both loaves all by myself.

Provided by JAWANDMEE

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
¼ cup molasses
3 eggs
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground cloves
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
4 very firm D'Anjou pears, thinly sliced
3 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and generously grease two large loaf pans. (The long pieces of pear make the loaves more susceptible to sticking in the pans and falling apart, so make sure you grease the pans generously.)
  • In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, vegetable oil, molasses, and eggs. Mix in salt, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and allspice. Stir the pear slices in, coating them evenly. Stir in the flour. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pans
  • Bake for 50 to 65 minutes. Allow loaves to cool in pan about ten minutes before removing them and placing them on a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 187.8 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

SPICED PEAR BREAD PUDDING WITH CARAMEL SAUCE FOR TWO



Spiced Pear Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce for Two image

Yummy bread pudding, with a hint of spiced rum and caramelized spiced pears, comes together in about 10 minutes and ready to eat about an hour later.

Provided by Jean Dowdle

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 1h22m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup water, or as needed
¼ cup white sugar
½ small pear, diced
2 teaspoons chopped walnuts
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch dried lemon peel
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 egg
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon spiced rum
½ teaspoon dried lemon peel
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup cubed fresh bread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine water and 1/4 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until dissolved and light brown in color, about 6 minutes. Pour into the bottoms of 2 custard cups; rotate cups to spread caramel across the bottoms.
  • Arrange pear pieces over the caramel; top with walnuts. Sprinkle ginger, 1 pinch nutmeg, black pepper, cinnamon, and 1 pinch lemon peel on top.
  • Heat milk and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until butter is melted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk egg, 2 tablespoons sugar, rum, 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg in a bowl until well beaten. Stir in the milk mixture slowly; mix well. Stir in bread cubes; let soak for 5 minutes. Divide mixture between the prepared cups. Place cups in a baking pan; add hot tap water to come halfway up the sides of the cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, 35 to 45 minutes. Let cool until safe to handle, about 20 minutes.
  • Run a sharp knife around the inside edge of the cooled puddings and invert onto small dessert plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.1 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Cholesterol 113.1 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 222 mg, Sugar 45 g

PEAR BREAD PUDDING



Pear Bread Pudding image

Make and share this Pear Bread Pudding recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup rum (or 1 tsp rum extract & water)
2 cups pears, peeled, sliced, ripe
1/2 cup sugar
4 cups bread, white, coarsely torn with no crusts
3 cups milk
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat rum mixture and pour over raisins; set aside.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in frypan, add pears and cook 5 minutes.
  • Add 1/4 cup sugar, stir and cook 2 more minutes and then put aside.
  • Place bread in bowl.
  • Scald milk and pour over bread.
  • Let soak 5 minutes.
  • Add raisin mixture and pears with syrup.
  • Beat together eggs, rest of sugar, vanilla and stir in bread mixture.
  • Pour in buttered baking dish, bake at 350°F for 50 minutes.

FRESH PEAR BREAD



Fresh Pear Bread image

This bread is moist and delicious!

Provided by coolbeans

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pears - peeled, cored and shredded
1 pear - peeled, cored and mashed
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 egg white, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup instant vanilla pudding mix
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
  • In a bowl, mix the shredded pears, mashed pear, egg, egg white, water, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, sugar, pudding mix, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and baking powder. Stir the pear mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 184.5 mg, Sugar 24.4 g

PEAR AND GINGER QUICK BREAD



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I found the ginger in the recipe to be a bit too much so I cut it to 1/2 tsp, but have posted the recipe here as created by King Arthur Flour. This makes a nicely different quick bread than the usual apple or banana.

Provided by Pa. Hiker

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 loaf, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 egg
1 cup bosc pear, pureed (about 1 1/2 pears)
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 ounces crystallized ginger, cubed
1 cup finely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Core the pears (there's no need to peel the fruit) and purée it well in a blender or food processor.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter, then add the egg, beating till smooth.
  • Add the pear purée, flour, ground ginger, baking soda, baking powder, salt and vanilla. Beat till smooth.
  • Stir in the candied ginger and nuts.
  • Spoon the batter into an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan.
  • Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until a cake tester inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  • Remove the pan from the oven, and cool the loaf in the pan for 15 minutes. Gently remove the loaf from the pan and cool it completely on a wire rack.

TOFFEE-PEAR CRISP BREAD PUDDING



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My son loves pear crisp, but one night I was making bread pudding. He asked if I could make both. I compromised by combining two desserts into this one dish. It's absolutely fantastic! -Kurt Wait, Redwood City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-3/4 cups 2% milk
1 cup butterscotch-caramel ice cream topping
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 large eggs
4 cups cubed day-old French bread
2 cups sliced peeled fresh pears (about 2 medium)
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup cold butter
1/3 cup English toffee bits

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine milk, caramel topping, butter, cinnamon and ginger. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until butter is melted. Remove from heat., Whisk eggs in a large bowl; gradually whisk in a third of the milk mixture. Stir in remaining milk mixture. Add bread; stir to coat. Let stand 10 minutes. Gently stir in pears; transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes., Meanwhile, for topping, in a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in toffee bits; sprinkle over bread pudding. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes longer or until puffed, golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

GINGER-ALMOND PEAR BREAD



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We inherited a bountiful pear tree when we moved to our property years ago. The fresh-picked fruit is especially luscious in this moist quick bread spiced with ginger and dotted with crunchy almonds.-Ruth Ealy, Plain City, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups finely chopped peeled ripe pears (about 2 large)
1/2 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients. Stir in crystallized ginger. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil and extract. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in pears and almonds (batter will be stiff)., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEAR BREAD DELIGHT



Pear Bread Delight image

Make and share this Pear Bread Delight recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Quick Breads

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups sugar
2 cups pears, peeled and grated
1 cup nuts, chopped (or less)
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Combine flour, soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.
  • Make a well in center of mixture. Combine oil, eggs, sugar, pears, nuts and vanilla.
  • Add to dry ingredients, st irring just until moistened.
  • Spoon mixture into 2 greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 inch loaf pans.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until done. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans.
  • Yields: 2 loaves.
  • Good with coffee.

SWEET POTATO, PEAR AND PINEAPPLE BREAD PUDDING



Sweet Potato, Pear and Pineapple Bread Pudding image

This bread pudding can be served as a decadent side dish or dessert. Creamy sweet potatoes, silky pears and tart pineapple with a pecan streusel topping. If serving for dessert, add chilled whipped cream. This casserole is quick and easy to make and also travels very well.

Provided by Michaela

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Bread Pudding Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup sour cream
¾ cup whole milk
⅔ cup superfine sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup chopped canned pears
1 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained
1 (16 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained and cut into chunks
4 cups French bread cubes
⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 1 quart casserole dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, milk, sugar, eggs, baking powder, ginger and vanilla. Stir in the pears, pineapple and sweet potatoes just to coat, then add the bread cubes and mix until evenly distributed. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the brown sugar, flour and orange zest. Briefly stir in the butter and pecans. Sprinkle over the top of the bread pudding.
  • Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until evenly puffed up and browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 811.5 calories, Carbohydrate 111.9 g, Cholesterol 133.3 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 736.9 mg, Sugar 51.9 g

Tips:

  • Choosing ripe and juicy pears is crucial for the best flavor and texture in your bread.
  • To easily peel the pears, immerse them in boiling water for a few minutes until the skin loosens.
  • Use a box grater to quickly and easily grate the pears for a smooth and even distribution in the batter.
  • To achieve a moist and tender crumb, do not overmix the batter.
  • If you prefer a sweeter bread, increase the amount of sugar in the recipe or drizzle a glaze over the top before baking.
  • For a crispy crust, brush the top of the bread with melted butter before placing it in the oven.
  • To check if the bread is done, insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing and serving to preserve its shape and texture.

Conclusion:

Pear bread is a delightful treat that combines the natural sweetness of pears with a soft and fluffy texture. With its versatility, this bread can be enjoyed as a sweet breakfast treat, paired with a cup of coffee or tea, or savored as a dessert. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, give this pear bread recipe a try and indulge in its delectable flavor and aroma. Experiment with different pear varieties to discover unique flavor profiles and create a bread that truly satisfies your taste buds. Happy baking!

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