Fresh Pear Bread
From michellem 16 years ago
- 45 minutes to make
- Serves 1216
This recipe is lowfat and one of the best tasting breads I have had. Make sure that the fresh pears you use for this recipe are perfectly ripe and sweet. Picture will soon be on it's way!
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour shopping list
- 1/2 cup sugar shopping list
- 2 tsp baking powder shopping list
- 3/4 tsp baking soda shopping list
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg shopping list
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon shopping list
- 3/4 cup pear nectar shopping list
- 1 tsp vanilla extract shopping list
- 1 1/3 cups finely chopped peeled pears(about 1 1/2 medium) shopping list
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbs dried currants or dark raisins(optional) shopping list
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts(optional) shopping list
How to make it
- Place the flour, sugar, bakingpowder, baking soda, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a large bowl, stir to mix well.
- Add the nectar, vanilla, and pears, and stir just until the dry ingredients are moistened.
- Fold in the currants or raisins and, if desired , the walnuts.
- Coat an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spary, and spread mixture evenlyin the pan.
- Bake at 325* for about 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven, and let sit for 15 min.
- Invert the loaf onto a wire rack, turn right side up and cool to room temperature.
- Wrap the loaf in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and store 8 hours or over night before slicing and serving.
- Overnight storage will develop the flavors and give the loaf a softer, moister crust.
- Refrigerate any leftovers not eaten within 24 hours.
- Nutritional Facts per slice
- Calories: 93
- Carbs: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Fat: 0.4 g
- Fiber:2.5 g
- Protein: 2.2 g
- Sodium:121 mg
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Reviewed by 10 people-
Michelle... I've been eating pears all week.... and I wish I had had this recipe sooner...Ive got one pear left....LOL... This sounds wonderful...
zena824
in Somewhere, USA loved it
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This recipe has that WOW factor. I love pears and this looks like a perfect dessert recipe. I bet it would be tasty with peaches too. Thank you.
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THANKS MICHELLE FOR AN UNUSUAL RECIPE WILL HAVE TO TRY!!!!!!!!
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