Indulge in a symphony of flavors with the Ginger Almond Pear Bread, a delightful treat that captures the essence of autumn. This moist and aromatic quick bread is a harmonious blend of sweet and spicy, with the warmth of ginger, the nutty richness of almonds, and the juicy sweetness of ripe pears. Each bite offers a burst of seasonal flavors, making it a perfect accompaniment to your morning coffee or afternoon tea. The recipe is accompanied by three variations: a classic Ginger Almond Pear Bread, a decadent Chocolate Ginger Pear Bread, and a delightful Cardamom Almond Pear Bread, each offering a unique flavor profile to suit your taste. Whether you prefer the classic combination of ginger and pear or crave the indulgence of chocolate or the aromatic touch of cardamom, these recipes provide a delightful selection to satisfy your cravings.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GINGER PEAR BREAD
A great way to use up extra pears, this bread is packed with juicy chunks of them, along with ginger, cinnamon, brown sugar and whole wheat flour. It's a healthier choice than many other baked brunch items-and it freezes well. -Carly Curtin, Ellicott City, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, drizzle pears with lemon juice; set aside., In another large bowl, combine the flours, sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger and cinnamon. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pear mixture., Transfer to two 8x4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining brown sugar. Bake at 350° for 45-55 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 : Calories 175 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GINGER PEAR BREAD
This is based on my mother's zucchini bread recipe. It is a very moist bread.
Provided by Elaine
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Toss chopped pears with sugar, ginger, and cloves in a large bowl. Set aside and let the sugar dissolve in the pear juices.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
- Stir vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs into the pears. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the pear mixture and stir gently just to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 330.1 mg, Sugar 14.7 g
ROASTED PEAR QUICK BREAD
Roasted pears add juiciness and depth of flavor to this otherwise simple quick bread. You can peel the pears if you want, but they add a sturdiness to the roasted fruit and a nice texture to the finished loaf. The addition of streusel takes this bread over the top, but it is excellent without it, too, if you feel like skipping a step.
Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell
Categories cakes, quick breads, dessert
Time 2h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Make the roasted pears: Heat the oven to 400 degrees. On a large baking sheet, toss the pears with the melted butter, vanilla and salt and spread in an even layer on the pan. Transfer to the oven and roast until pears are tender and beginning to brown at the edges, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature.
- While the pears cool, make the streusel: In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, brown sugar, flour and cinnamon to combine. Add the cubes of cold butter and use a pastry cutter or your hands to work the butter into the other ingredients until the mixture becomes clumpy. Stir in the almonds. Set aside.
- Make the quick bread: Lightly grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan, and lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt to combine. Set aside.
- In a large bowl and using an electric mixer, or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the oil, butter and brown sugar until well combined, about 1 minute. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well to incorporate after each addition, scraping the bowl as necessary. Beat in the almond extract if using.
- With the speed on low, gently add in half the flour mixture and mix until incorporated. Add the buttermilk in a slow, steady stream and mix to combine, then add the remainder of the flour mixture and mix until just incorporated. Add the cooled roasted pears and use a rubber spatula to gently fold them into the batter. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread in an even layer.
- Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the loaf. Bake the quick bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the streusel is golden brown, 55 to 65 minutes. If the streusel is getting too dark before the interior is fully baked, tent with foil. Let cool for 20 minutes in the pan, then unmold onto a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 601, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 79 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 380 milligrams, Sugar 39 grams, TransFat 0 grams
FRESH PEAR BREAD
When our tree branches are loaded with ripe and juicy fruit, I treat my family and friends to lots of easy pear recipes. I always receive raves and requests for this particular pear bread recipe because of the mix of fun ingredients.-Linda Patrick, Houston, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into the egg mixture just until moistened. Toss pears with lemon juice. Stir pears and walnuts into batter (batter will be thick). , Spoon into 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 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 : Calories 168 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PEAR BREAD PUDDING
Bread pudding with a little more style. Pear brandy lends a special touch. The bread pudding is poached in a water bath to seal in moisture.
Provided by puella_mea
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Bread Pudding Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt. Mix in the butter and 1 tablespoon of vanilla just until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 cup white sugar, half-and-half, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, pear brandy and salt.
- Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with a layer of bread. Top with a layer of pear. Pour about 1/4 of the custard over the layers followed by about 1/3 of the heavy cream. Sprinkle with some of the crumb topping. Repeat layers until you are out of ingredients, ending with the crumb topping on top. Press down on the layers as needed to help them absorb the liquid. Cover the pan with parchment paper then seal with aluminum foil. Place another baking pan on top or two dinner plates to keep it from puffing while it bakes.
- Place the pudding onto a larger pan or cookie sheet with sides. Pour boiling water into the bottom pan until it is half way full.
- Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking for 25 minutes. Pudding is done when a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 680.3 calories, Carbohydrate 86.5 g, Cholesterol 206.1 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 859.2 mg, Sugar 33.3 g
PEAR AND ALMOND DANISH BRAID
This braid is a dazzling use of this shortcut Danish dough recipe, a large braid filled with tender, sweet pears on a bed of ground almonds. Be sure to add 1 teaspoon of coarsely ground fresh cardamom with the flour in Step 1 of the Danish dough. (Grind it yourself using a grinder or mortar and pestle; the coarse grind allows the spice to permeate the dough, but not in an aggressive way. If you use pre-ground cardamom, you will likely need less.) The apricot glaze adds a festive shine to the finished pastry, but it is not essential.
Provided by Samantha Seneviratne
Categories pastries, project
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To prepare the pear filling, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Add the pears and cook, gently stirring occasionally, until they are tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer the pears to a plate and let the mixture cool completely.
- Use a coffee grinder to blend the almonds to a fine meal. Transfer the almond meal to a medium bowl. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, the confectioners' sugar, egg yolk and almond extract. Mash the mixture into a paste with a rubber spatula or the back of a spoon.
- On a lightly floured piece of parchment paper, roll the dough into an 11-by-14-inch rectangle. Arrange so a short side is facing you. With a bench scraper or the backside of a knife, very lightly mark off a 3-inch section lengthwise down the center of the dough. (Don't cut through the dough, you're just creating a guide for yourself.) Cut 1-inch strips perpendicular to the lengthwise guidelines, on either side of the 3-inch section. (These strips will be folded up to become the braided top.) Cut off the top and bottom corner strips, leaving the center flap.
- Spread the almond mixture down the 3-inch section of the pastry, leaving about an 1/8-inch border on all sides. Top evenly with the pear mixture, leaving any accumulated liquid on the plate.
- Beat the egg in a small bowl. Very lightly, brush a 1-inch border around the edges of the pastry with some of the beaten egg. (You'll be brushing the pastry that's been cut into strips, and the two end flaps.)
- Fold up the top and bottom ends of the center section to create a barrier for the filling. Starting at the top, fold each strip in at a slightly downward angle over the filling, alternating from left to right. Make sure the strips are overlapping by about 1/2 inch so they don't open up while baking. Using the parchment, move the filled pastry onto a rimmed baking sheet.
- Cover the pastry loosely with plastic wrap and let rest until slightly puffed, about 1 hour. Note the thickness of the strips when you first set it aside and use their growth as a guide. It's ready when the dough bounces back slowly when pressed lightly. (If it bounces back too fast, it hasn't risen enough; if it doesn't bounce back at all, it's gone too far.) While dough is rising, heat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Gently brush the top and sides of the pastry with some of the remaining beaten egg. Bake for 10 minutes then turn the pan and reduce the heat to 375 degrees. Bake until deep golden brown and puffed, 10 to 15 minutes more.
- Meanwhile, make the apricot glaze if desired. Heat the apricot jam in a small saucepan, stirring, until loose. Strain the jam through a mesh sieve into a small bowl; discard the solids. Brush a thin coat of apricot glaze over the warm pastry. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 135, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 104 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe pears. This will ensure that your bread is moist and flavorful.
- Peel and core the pears before grating them. This will help to prevent the bread from becoming too dense.
- Grate the pears finely. This will help them to distribute evenly throughout the bread.
- Use a light touch when mixing the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough bread.
- Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that the bread is cooked through.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Ginger almond pear bread is a delicious and easy-to-make quick bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. The bread is moist and flavorful, with a tender crumb and a slightly crunchy crust. The ginger and almond flavors perfectly complement the pears, and the bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love