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Pear Bread

A tender, moist quick bread infused with ripe pears and warm autumn spices.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breads and Doughs
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh pears peeled, cored, and finely chopped (about 4 medium pears)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Parchment paper or cooking spray
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon or rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Toothpick or cake tester
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until evenly combined.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk vegetable oil and granulated sugar together until smooth and slightly lightened in color.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract to the oil mixture and whisk vigorously for one minute until well combined and a bit foamy.
  5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir gently with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in the chopped pears and nuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan, spread evenly, and tap on the counter to release air pockets.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes at 350°F until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the bread rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For best flavor and moisture, let the pear bread sit overnight before slicing. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.