Pear Bread II

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The delicate flavor of fresh pears and pecans dance enchantingly in this lovely summer loaf. Freezes well if double wrapped. Delicious and easy.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
2 - 8x4 inch loaves

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 cups granulated sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • 2 ½ cups pears - peeled, cored and chopped

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two 8x4 inch loaf pans.

  2. In large mixing bowl combine oil, sugar and eggs, beat well. Stir in pears, pecans and vanilla. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Stir dry ingredients into the pear mixture; mix well. Pour batter into prepared loaf pans

  3. Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a loaf comes out clean. Allow loaves to cool in pans for 10 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

304 Calories
16g Fat
39g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 304
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 208mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 79mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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