Discover the irresistible charm of homemade Pear Bread – a delightfully spiced quick bread featuring fresh pears, perfect for your morning coffee or any time of day. This recipe is a must-try for baking enthusiasts!
The Ultimate Spiced Pear Bread: An Easy Quick Bread Recipe
There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of a freshly baked quick bread filling your home, and this Pear Bread recipe is an absolute standout. Infused with the sweetness of fresh pears and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, it transforms simple ingredients into a delightful treat. Whether you’re enjoying a quiet morning with a cup of coffee or looking for a special addition to your brunch spread, this moist and flavorful pear loaf is sure to become a cherished family favorite. Its rustic charm and incredible taste make it wonderfully versatile – enjoy it warm from the oven, toasted with a pat of butter, or as a sweet snack any time you crave something wholesome and satisfying.
Why You’ll Fall in Love with This Pear Bread
Quick breads are a joy to bake, offering a delightful shortcut to homemade goodness without the fuss of yeast. This Pear Bread takes that convenience and elevates it with the seasonal bounty of fresh pears. Unlike other fruits that can become mushy, pears hold their texture beautifully when baked, creating tender, juicy pockets throughout the loaf. The subtle sweetness of the pears, combined with the comforting embrace of cinnamon and nutmeg, creates a symphony of flavors that is both familiar and exciting. It’s a bread that feels gourmet yet is incredibly simple to prepare, making it perfect for both seasoned bakers and beginners alike. The moist crumb and fragrant crust ensure every slice is a pure delight.
A Perfect Addition to Your Easter Brunch (and Beyond!)
This exquisite Pear Bread recipe is proudly featured as part of our special #EasterBrunchWeek celebration! Each year, a community of passionate food bloggers comes together to share a variety of recipes perfect for celebrating Easter, from delightful breakfast dishes to elegant desserts and everything in between. It’s a fantastic opportunity to discover new culinary inspirations that extend well beyond the holiday, making your everyday meals and special occasions even more memorable.
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Our generous sponsors are the heart of #EasterBrunchWeek, making this celebration of food and community possible! Each of these wonderful companies contributes fantastic products to our giveaway, offering readers the chance to win items that will bring joy and efficiency to their kitchens.
Eggland’s Best
Eggland’s Best is dedicated to producing a more nutritious egg that also stands out for its superior freshness and delicious flavor. This commitment begins with their all-vegetarian hen feed, carefully formulated with healthy grains, canola oil, and a supplement of rice bran, alfalfa, sea kelp, and Vitamin E. Eggland’s Best eggs boast impressive nutritional benefits, including 25% less saturated fat, six times more Vitamin D, and only 60 calories compared to ordinary eggs. They are the perfect choice for baking, ensuring your Pear Bread and other treats are made with the best possible ingredients.
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At GROSCHE, they believe in making a difference, one cup at a time. Through every GROSCHE product sold, from elegant coffee makers to stylish teapots, they contribute to providing safe water for people in need around the world. GROSCHE champions social and environmental causes, allowing you to amplify your positive impact with every purchase. Their high-quality coffee and tea accessories are ideal for serving alongside your freshly baked Pear Bread, creating a comforting and meaningful brunch experience.
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Silpat
Silpat provides a unique and incredibly versatile range of non-stick products essential for baking, bread making, cooking, and food preparation. These original baking mats, rooted in innovative silicone technologies, are designed to simplify your culinary adventures. Silpat’s high-quality products ensure that both sweet and savory foods cook evenly without burning, release baked goods effortlessly without sticking, and clean up with remarkable ease. For flawless Pear Bread and other baked goods, Silpat is an invaluable kitchen tool.
Hamilton Beach
Crafting a perfect breakfast or brunch begins with equipping your kitchen with the right tools, and Hamilton Beach offers an essential collection to tame even the busiest mornings. From the best coffee makers to convenient breakfast sandwich makers and mess-free waffle makers, their appliances are designed for efficiency and enjoyment. Whether you’re whipping up lattes, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, or crunchy toast, Hamilton Beach’s range of small kitchen appliances will help you transform the day’s first meal into the best meal, making your Pear Bread breakfast even more special.
Wewalka
Wewalka is recognized as the world’s largest family-owned fresh dough producer. Headquartered near Vienna, Austria, Wewalka supplies its products to over 30 countries across Europe and Asia, bringing its innovative offerings to the U.S. market since 2015. Wewalka is deeply committed to sustainable and responsible production, ensuring their products are free from bromated or bleached flour, high-fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oil, animal by-products, and artificial colors and flavors. Their current U.S. selection includes refrigerated puff pastry, pie crust, flatbread, and two styles of fresh pizza dough, all conveniently packaged with oven-safe parchment paper for “no-mess” baking – perfect for creating quick and delicious accompaniments to your Pear Bread brunch.
Rhodes Bake-N-Serv®
Rhodes Bake-N-Serv® is a cherished family business dedicated to providing home-baked quality frozen bread and roll dough, frozen sweet rolls, and partially baked frozen rolls. With production based in the heart of Wisconsin and headquarters in Utah, Rhodes is passionate about helping customers achieve successful baking results. They offer versatile products that deliver great value, backed by a no-fault guarantee. Imagine warm, freshly baked rolls alongside your Pear Bread for an ultimate brunch spread – Rhodes makes it effortlessly achievable.
Stonyfield Organic
Stonyfield Organic Quarts are incredibly versatile, serving a range of needs from being a cost-effective choice for frequent yogurt consumers to providing a healthy ingredient alternative in countless recipes. A Stonyfield Organic Quart is an indispensable staple for any refrigerator. Their delicious organic yogurt can be seamlessly incorporated into smoothies, used as a base for dips, as a healthier substitute for sour cream on taco night, or as a fantastic replacement for butter and oil in baking, adding moistness and tang to creations like this Pear Bread. Like all Stonyfield products, their quarts are made with wholesome organic ingredients, sourced with care from family farms, ensuring quality and flavor you can trust.
My Personal Experience with Nordic Ware and Eggland’s Best
For this delightful Pear Bread recipe, I was thrilled to highlight two sponsors whose products I genuinely love and frequently use: Nordic Ware and Eggland’s Best Eggs. As an avid baker, I go through a significant number of eggs, and Eggland’s Best eggs are my go-to choice for their consistent quality and superior nutrition, making every baked good, including this quick bread, turn out perfectly. Similarly, my kitchen shelves boast an impressive collection of baking dishes from Nordic Ware, acquired over many years. Their bakeware is synonymous with durability and beautiful design, standing the test of time and countless baking projects.
When Nordic Ware sent me their stunning Wildflower Loaf Pan specifically for an Easter Brunch Week recipe, I immediately knew what creation would fill its beautiful contours. The elegant design of the pan instantly brought to mind a long-treasured recipe. This Pear Bread recipe was gifted to me by my dear friend, Gerry, several years ago. I printed it out, lovingly tucked it away, and would often stumble upon it, making a mental note to bake it. However, it seemed that whenever the recipe surfaced, fresh pears were always elusive in my kitchen!
But as soon as that exquisite Wildflower Loaf Pan arrived, its intricate details sparked a clear vision. I knew, without a doubt, that this Pear Bread would be the very first thing to be baked within its elegant form. It felt like the perfect marriage of a beautiful pan and a delicious, long-awaited recipe, destined to create a show-stopping loaf for our Easter celebration.
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We absolutely adored this Pear Bread! As a family, we’re huge fans of quick breads, especially my Banana Bread Recipe, which always receives rave reviews. However, this Pear Bread quickly carved out a special place as a new favorite. It baked up incredibly moist, with delightful chunks of tender pear nestled throughout. The spices were perfectly balanced, creating a warm and inviting flavor profile that lingered delightfully. To enhance the beautiful design of the Nordic Ware Wildflower Loaf Pan, I even dusted the top with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar, which truly made the intricate pattern pop!
This versatile loaf was enjoyed over several mornings for breakfast, providing a sweet and satisfying start to the day. It also proved to be a fantastic after-school snack, a wholesome treat that kids and adults alike couldn’t get enough of. Its comforting flavors and wonderful texture make it a delightful addition to any meal or snack time.
Explore More of My Favorite Quick Bread Recipes:
- The Very BEST Banana Bread
- Classic Pumpkin Bread
- Decadent Chocolate Orange Banana Bread
- Bright Lemon Raspberry Bread
- Sweet Cherry Cheese Bread
- Zesty Orange Cranberry Pecan Bread
- Tropical Lime in the Coconut Bread
Ready to bake this delicious Pear Bread? Scroll down to find the complete recipe instructions and ingredients. But first, don’t forget to enter for your chance to win fantastic prizes from our awesome #EasterBrunchWeek sponsors!
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Official Rules and Conditions for the #EasterBrunchWeek Giveaway: One grand prize winner will receive a prize package including items from Eggland’s Best, Grosche, Hamilton Beach, Rhodes Bread, Silpat, Stonyfield, and Wewalka. This giveaway is open to US residents 18 years of age and older. One (1) winner will be chosen. The prize must be claimed within 48 hours of announcement or a new winner will be drawn. The prize will be delivered electronically where applicable. All entries will be verified. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, or any other social media entity unless otherwise specified. The giveaway ends on 4/20/2019. You can enter by following the instructions provided in the giveaway widget (not included in this content). Be sure to engage daily for even more chances to win!
A huge thank you to my wonderful friend, Gerry, for sharing this amazing recipe for Pear Bread! I truly hope you enjoy baking and savoring it as much as my family and I did!
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Pear Bread
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cup fresh pears peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour a standard loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and eggs. Beat well until thoroughly combined and slightly fluffy. Stir in the chopped pears, pecans, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well mixed.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pear mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.
- Pour the batter evenly into your prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before carefully removing it and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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