Description
A moist and flavorful bread combining sweet pears with warm ginger and spices.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated pear
- 1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until light. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Stir in molasses and vanilla. Fold in grated pear and crystallized ginger.
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use ripe pears for best flavor.
- Store wrapped in foil at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg