Pear Bread II

This pear bread recipe highlights the delicate flavors of fresh pears and pecans in this deliciously lovely summer loaf. Freezes well if double-wrapped.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 304 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 8x4-inch loaf pans.

Step 2

Beat sugar, oil, and eggs together in a large bowl until well combined. Stir in pears, pecans and vanilla extract.

Step 3

In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir into pear mixture until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pans

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.