Ginger Pear Bread
Description
Whether you call this pear recipe a loaf cake or a quick bread, you'll love the taste of this moist, sweet treat made with fresh pears, ginger, cloves, and vanilla.
Ingredients
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1 cup peeled, cored, and chopped pears
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/3 cup vegetable oil
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Toss chopped pears with sugar, ginger, and cloves in a large bowl. Set aside until sugar dissolves, 10 to 15 minutes.
2
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
3
Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
4
Stir oil, eggs, and vanilla into pears. Add flour mixture and gently stir until just combined. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.