Best 6 Gingered Pear And Currant Breads Recipes

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Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of autumn with our delectable collection of gingered pear and currant breads. These loaves are a symphony of sweet and tangy, featuring tender pears, plump currants, and a hint of aromatic ginger. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this classic combination, ensuring that there's a loaf to satisfy every palate. From a traditional quick bread to a decadent sour cream coffee cake, our recipes cater to all levels of baking expertise. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these delightful creations, perfect for cozy gatherings, festive occasions, or simply enjoying a slice of homemade goodness.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GINGERED PEAR AND CURRANT BREADS



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Categories     Bread     Ginger     Bake     Currant     Pear     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 small loaves

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups finely chopped peeled and cored firm-ripe pears (about 3)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
1/3 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
3/4 cup dried currants

Steps:

  • Into a bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, the salt, and the cinnamon. In a small bowl toss together the pears and the lemon juice. In a large bowl with an electric mixer cream the butter with the brown sugar and beat in the vanilla and the eggs, 1 at a time. Add the ginger and the pear mixture and beat the mixture until it is combined well. Beat in the flour mixture and beat the mixture until it is just combined. Stir in the currants, divide the batter among 4 buttered and floured loaf pans, each 5 3/4 by 3 1/4 by 2 inches, and bake the breads in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until they are pale golden and a tester comes out clean. Remove the breads from the pans and let them cool, right sides up, on a rack. The breads keep, wrapped well in plastic wrap and foil, chilled for 1 week or frozen for 1 month.

GINGER PEAR BREAD



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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

4 medium pears, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

FRESH PEAR BREAD



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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

3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups finely chopped peeled ripe pears (about 4 medium)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup chopped walnuts

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.

FRESH GINGER-PEAR QUICK BREAD



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Make and share this Fresh Ginger-Pear Quick Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 2h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large ripe pears
3 tablespoons cubed peeled fresh ginger (1/8-inch cubes)
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 lemon, zest of
1 orange, zest of
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°; grease a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with butter, then sprinkle it with all-purpose flour.
  • Turn the loaf pan upside down and tap out the excess flour.
  • Peel, core, and cut the pears into 1/4-inch cubes.
  • Stir the pears and ginger together in a bowl.
  • Pour the buttermilk into a measuring cup; stir in the vanilla and all the zest.
  • In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Using a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on med-high speed.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating for 20 seconds between each addition.
  • Add the flour mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beating on low speed just until combined after each addition.
  • Fold in the ginger-pear mixture.
  • Pour the batter into prepared pan; bake for about 55 minutes, until a pick comes out clean.
  • Cool the bread in the pan for 5 minutes.
  • Invert the bread onto a baking rack; cool bread completely before covering it tightly with plastic wrap for storage.
  • The bread will keep up to 3 days at room temperature, or up to 3 weeks if frozen.
  • Thaw the bread completely at room temperature and reheat it slowly in a 300° oven about 15 minutes.

GINGERED PEAR BREAD



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Enjoy your dinner with this savory bread baked using gingerroot and pears.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups chopped unpeeled pears (3 medium)
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
3 eggs
3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350° F. Grease bottoms only of 2 loaf pans, 8x4 inches, with shortening. In large bowl, mix pears, sugar, oil, gingerroot and eggs. Stir in remaining ingredients until well blended. Pour into pans.
  • Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour, before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 slice, Sodium 180 mg

GINGER PEAR BREAD



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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

1 cup peeled, cored, and chopped pears
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

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

Tips:

  • To make sure your bread doesn't dry out, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil before storing it.
  • If you don't have any fresh pears, you can use canned pears instead. Just be sure to drain them well before using.
  • If you don't have any currants, you can substitute raisins or cranberries.
  • If you don't have any ginger, you can omit it or substitute another spice, such as cinnamon or nutmeg.
  • If you're looking for a vegan option, you can use a plant-based milk and butter substitute in this recipe.

Conclusion:

Gingery pear and currant breads are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist texture, sweet and spicy flavor, and beautiful presentation, these breads are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special bread to bake, give these gingery pear and currant breads a try. You won't be disappointed!

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