PEAR & PUMPKIN BREAD

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This is made in pear or other canned fruit (15 ounce) cans, but can also used a standard 9x5 bread pan. Source: Shopper's Newsletter

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 (15 ounce) can sliced pear halves in natural juice, drained and chopped
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup coconut, shredded

Steps:

  • ****Note--if you use the four pear or canned fruit cans (15 ounce size)--open one end of 3 cans, drain fruit into bowl (except for the one can of pears) refrigerate for a later use. Wash and dry all four cans and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
  • Open can of pears, drain juice and chop pears. Set aside. (see above if using cans for baking).
  • In a large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients (flour - baking soda), stir to combine.
  • In another bowl, combine next 4 ingredients (pumpkin - lemon juice). Stir in chopped pears. Add pumpkin mixture to dry ingredients, stir well to combine.
  • Stir in pecans and coconut.
  • Spray cans or one 9x5 bread pan with Pam (or other cooking spray). If using cans place cans of baking sheet.
  • Spoon batter into cans or bread pan.
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes if using cans or 70-75 minutes for bread loaf pan or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.5, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 513.8, Carbohydrate 80.9, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 43, Protein 8.2

Mercy Kadenyi
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I love this bread! It's so moist and flavorful. I always make a double batch so I can freeze some for later.


Brandon Martinez
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This bread is a great make-ahead breakfast or snack. It's also perfect for packing in lunches.


Sajon Razz
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I made this bread for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Rajeender kumar
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. It's also a delicious and festive treat for fall.


Saqlain Ch
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This bread is delicious! I love the combination of pear and pumpkin. The bread is also very moist and flavorful.


Thembisile Mazibuko
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I've made this bread several times and it always turns out great. It's so moist and flavorful. I love that it's not too sweet.


Adedayo adejuyigbe
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This bread is a fall favorite in my house. The flavors of pear and pumpkin are so warm and comforting. I love to serve it with a cup of coffee or tea.


Ankon Das
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I made this bread for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The bread was also very easy to make.


Jakariya Ahmed Jakir
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This bread is amazing! The combination of pear and pumpkin is unique and delicious. The bread is also very moist and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe.


P Fletcher
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Followed the recipe to the T and the bread turned out perfectly! It's so moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. My family loved it!


Tuhin
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This pear pumpkin bread was a delightful surprise! The flavors of pear and pumpkin complemented each other perfectly, and the bread was moist and fluffy. I loved the crunchy pecan topping. Will definitely make this again!