Pear Bread
Description
This pear bread recipe makes 2 moist and flavorsome loaves with grated fresh pears, pecans, cinnamon, and vanilla — perfect for freezing or gifting!
Ingredients
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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2 cups white sugar
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2 cups peeled shredded pears
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1 cup chopped pecans
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3 eggs
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 325 degree F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour two 8x5-inch loaf pans.
2
Combine flour, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl; make a well in the center.
3
Combine grated pears, sugar, pecans, eggs, oil, and vanilla in a separate bowl until well blended; pour into well of dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. Spoon batter into prepared loaf pans.
4
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack before removing from the loaf pans.