CINNAMON-SWIRL PEAR BREAD

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Pears add moisture to this delightful bread. I've been making it for over 20 years, and it's become a favorite of my family and friends. Try slices toasted to go along with Sunday brunch. -Joan Anderson, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 3 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups chopped peeled ripe pears (about 3 medium)
1/2 cup water
1-1/4 cups plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
10 to 11 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine pears, water and 1/2 cup sugar. Simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Drain well, reserving syrup. Add cold water if necessary to syrup to measure 1 cup; set aside. , In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1 teaspoon sugar; let stand for 10 minutes. Add the eggs, butter, honey, salt, extract, 4 cups flour and reserved pears and syrup. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours. , Punch dough down; divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 16x8-in. rectangle. Combine cinnamon and remaining 3/4 cup sugar; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. , Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seams to seal. Place, seam side down, in three greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Cover loosely with foil. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until bread tests done. Remove from pans to wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Mary Alex
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the bread turned out great! My family loved it.


L H
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This bread was a hit at my brunch party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


juman hazem
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Easy to make and turned out delicious! Will definitely be making this again.


Natasha Burgess
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This bread is the perfect fall treat! It's warm, comforting, and full of flavor. I love the combination of cinnamon and pears.


Ripon Ripon
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Not a big fan of pears, but this bread was surprisingly good! The cinnamon swirl really helped to balance out the pear flavor.


Kashish Kumari
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I've never had cinnamon swirl pear bread before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cinnamon swirl is the perfect finishing touch.


Ogbonna Confidence
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The bread was a little too dense for my taste, but the cinnamon swirl was delicious.


Raed Arnaout
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This was my first time making cinnamon swirl pear bread and it turned out great! I used fresh pears from my tree and they were so flavorful. The bread was moist and delicious, and the cinnamon swirl added a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be


mudasir sattar
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover pears. It's also a nice change from the usual apple cinnamon bread. I'll definitely be making this again!


Kitamirike Moses
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Not a fan of this recipe. The bread was dry and the cinnamon swirl was too sweet.


Gaming with Technology
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This bread is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of cinnamon and pears.


Milo rain
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I've made this bread a few times now and it's always a hit! The pears add a nice sweetness and moisture to the bread, and the cinnamon swirl is the perfect finishing touch. It's a great recipe for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.


Yenyen
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Great fall bread recipe! Easy to follow and turned out delicious.


Murray Visconti
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Just made this bread and it turned out perfect! The cinnamon swirl is a nice touch and adds a bit of sweetness to the bread. Will definitely be making this again!


Isaac Hull
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This cinnamon swirl pear bread is OUTSTANDING!! I loved that it wasn't overly sweet and that the pear flavor really came through. It's definitely a great fall treat!