DRIED PEAR BREAD
This is a tasty way to use the dried fruit that comes in gift baskets. I substituted the pears in an apricot bread recipe that I've had for more years than I can remember. The aroma of the baking bread is delightful! Slices may be toasted and buttered if preferred.
Provided by Graciebonica
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 loaf, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cover dried pears with 2 c.
- hot water and let soak 30 minutes.
- Drain pears and snip into small pieces.
- Sift dry ingredients together (except sugar).
- Combine in another bowl sugar, butter, egg, 1/4 c.
- water and orange juice.
- Mix well; add dry ingredients.
- Stir in pears and pecans.
- Pour mixture into a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan, which has been lightly greased and floured.
- Bake at 350F for 55-60 minutes.
- Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan and cool completely on rack.
- Makes 1 loaf.
- May be frozen.
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azim navabi
[email protected]This bread looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Ithesham shah
[email protected]I'm allergic to pears. Is there a way to make this bread without them?
AHMED OPALO
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!
Rizwan Razy
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my bread came out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
little-devil hicham
[email protected]This bread is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
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[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of dried pears, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The pears were actually really good in the bread. They added a nice sweetness and texture.
Karen Causer
[email protected]I added a little bit of chopped walnuts to the batter for some extra crunch. It was delicious!
Ron Mays
[email protected]This bread is a great way to use up leftover dried pears. It's also a nice change from the usual banana bread or zucchini bread.
Paplu Deb
[email protected]I love this recipe! The bread is always moist and flavorful. I've even started experimenting with different dried fruits, like cranberries and cherries. They all turn out great!
Fizzy Fiza
[email protected]This bread was easy to make and turned out great! The pears added a nice sweetness and moisture. I'll definitely be making it again.
Devin Stasiak
[email protected]I've made this dried pear bread several times now, and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the pears add a lovely moistness. I highly recommend this recipe!
Md Nur Hossain
[email protected]This dried pear bread was a delightful surprise! I was skeptical at first, but the combination of sweet pears and warm spices was absolutely delicious. The bread was moist and flavorful, and the pears added a wonderful texture. I will definitely be m