PEAR & PUMPKIN BREAD

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This is made in pear or other canned fruit (15 ounce) cans, but can also used a standard 9x5 bread pan. Source: Shopper's Newsletter

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 (15 ounce) can sliced pear halves in natural juice, drained and chopped
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup coconut, shredded

Steps:

  • ****Note--if you use the four pear or canned fruit cans (15 ounce size)--open one end of 3 cans, drain fruit into bowl (except for the one can of pears) refrigerate for a later use. Wash and dry all four cans and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
  • Open can of pears, drain juice and chop pears. Set aside. (see above if using cans for baking).
  • In a large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients (flour - baking soda), stir to combine.
  • In another bowl, combine next 4 ingredients (pumpkin - lemon juice). Stir in chopped pears. Add pumpkin mixture to dry ingredients, stir well to combine.
  • Stir in pecans and coconut.
  • Spray cans or one 9x5 bread pan with Pam (or other cooking spray). If using cans place cans of baking sheet.
  • Spoon batter into cans or bread pan.
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes if using cans or 70-75 minutes for bread loaf pan or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.5, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 70.5, Sodium 513.8, Carbohydrate 80.9, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 43, Protein 8.2

Babier Ewhatomi
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin bread, but this recipe changed my mind. The pear and pumpkin flavors go so well together and the bread is so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again!


Marina Jamnan
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This bread was a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper!


Redoin Ace
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This is the best pear pumpkin bread I've ever had! The flavors are amazing and the texture is so moist. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Shalekqua Little
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The bread turned out perfectly and it was so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Promith Paul
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This bread was really good! I loved the combination of pear and pumpkin. It was also very moist.


Kallie Loucas
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This bread was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the texture was so moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Emmanuel Udoiwod
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I loved this recipe! It was easy to follow and the bread turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making it again.


Hayley Jeffers
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This bread was delicious! I was surprised at how well the pear and pumpkin flavors went together. The texture was also perfect - moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Fabienne Beyeme
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I've made this pear pumpkin bread several times now, and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it, and it's always gone in no time. It's the perfect fall treat!


Nati Biz
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This pear pumpkin bread was a delightful treat! I loved the combination of flavors, and the texture was perfect. It was moist and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again!