Last fall, I made several half-pints of Pear Butter. It's similar to apple butter, but with the emphasis on nutmeg instead of cinnamon in the spices. I came up with this recipe, based on a pumpkin bread recipe, to use my pear butter. I've made a test batch, and it is delicious! I'll be serving it at a baby shower tomorrow, so...
Provided by Susan Feliciano
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2. Stir together the dry ingredients (except sugar) in a medium bowl.
- 3. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, shortening, and eggs until light and fluffy. Add the pear butter and beat in.
- 4. Add the dry ingredients in 3 additions to the liquid ingredients, alternately with the pear nectar (or milk). Stir in the vanilla.
- 5. Fold in the nuts and raisins or dates (if used).
- 6. Place batter into 3 greased mini-loaf pans and bake about 25-30 minutes or until bread tests done with toothpick.
- 7. This can also be made in one large 9 x 5 loaf pan. It will take about 35-40 minutes to bake.
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Rohan Hasan
[email protected]This bread is the perfect fall treat. It's moist, flavorful, and full of autumn spices. I love serving it with a cup of hot apple cider.
Mubarak Usainey
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Tiyo Zephyr
[email protected]I didn't have any pear butter on hand, so I used applesauce instead. The bread still turned out great!
Jamie Judkins
[email protected]I'm allergic to walnuts, so I substituted pecans in this recipe. It turned out just as delicious!
Takatso Ditlhokwe
[email protected]This bread is a great way to use up leftover pear butter. It's also a delicious and festive bread to serve at holiday gatherings.
Jina Jina
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow. Even I was able to make a delicious loaf of pear butter nut bread.
Mandela Mallion
[email protected]This bread is so moist and flavorful. I love the subtle sweetness of the pear butter and the crunch of the walnuts. It's the perfect bread for a fall day.
Constance Creel
[email protected]I wasn't sure how pear butter and walnuts would taste together, but this bread proved me wrong! It's a delicious combination that I will definitely be making again.
Axel Rivera
[email protected]This bread is amazing! I've never had anything like it before. The pear butter gives it a really unique flavor and the walnuts add a nice crunch.
Indira Adhikari
[email protected]I love this recipe! The pear butter nut bread is always a hit at my parties. It's so moist and flavorful, and the pear butter gives it a unique twist.
Namce King
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. The pear butter gives it a unique flavor that everyone loves.
Sabbir Raj
[email protected]This bread was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pear butter gave it a moist and flavorful crumb, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this bread again.
Danny Lewis
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pear butter, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The bread was moist and flavorful, and the pear butter added a subtle sweetness that I really enjoyed.
Jui Jui
[email protected]This pear butter nut bread was a hit! It was so moist and flavorful, and the pear butter gave it a unique and delicious twist. I also loved the crunchy walnuts. Overall, this is a great recipe that I will definitely be making again.