GINGER-ALMOND PEAR BREAD

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We inherited a bountiful pear tree when we moved to our property years ago. The fresh-picked fruit is especially luscious in this moist quick bread spiced with ginger and dotted with crunchy almonds.-Ruth Ealy, Plain City, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf (16 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups finely chopped peeled ripe pears (about 2 large)
1/2 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients. Stir in crystallized ginger. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil and extract. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Fold in pears and almonds (batter will be stiff)., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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