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Spiced Pear Bread

Spiced Pear Bread

Spiced Pear Bread is a delightful quick bread perfect for fall, featuring tender pears and warm spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Adds richness and moisture.
  • 1 cups light brown sugar Provides sweetness and a hint of caramel flavor.
  • 2 large eggs Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
  • 0.5 cups sour cream Contributes moisture and acidity.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla extract for best results.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Forms the base structure of the bread.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom Adds a warm, spiced flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda Provides additional leavening.
  • 1-1.5 cups peeled & diced ripe pears Use ripe but firm pears like Bartlett or Anjou.
For the Topping
  • 0.25 cups light brown sugar Sweetens the crumb topping.
  • 0.25 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure to the crumble.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Offers a warm spice flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter Creates a crumbly texture.

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of light brown sugar using a hand mixer on medium speed for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add 2 large eggs to the creamed mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in ½ cup of sour cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of ground cardamom, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of baking soda.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in 1 to 1.5 cups of peeled and diced ripe pears into the batter.
  8. In a small bowl, mix together ¼ cup of light brown sugar, ¼ cup of all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, then cut in 2 tablespoons of cold unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  9. Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top, and evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the batter.
  10. Bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the Spiced Pear Bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use ripe but firm pears for best results. Ensure butter is softened, not melted, to create a light batter.

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