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Spiced Pear Bread

Name: Spiced Pear Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 mini loaves (6 slices each).
Ingredients: 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs; 3 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) sliced pears, drained and mashed; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/4 cup canola oil

18 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min. + cooling

Makes

4 mini loaves (6 slices each)

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022

My mom and I put up our own pears, so I always have plenty on hand when I want to make this wonderful bread. It's so moist and delicious that you'll want to have another slice…or two! —Rachel Barefoot, Linden, Michigan

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Ingredients

3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
3 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) sliced pears, drained and mashed
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, pears, applesauce and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Pour into four 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 160 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat.

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