Description
Pear and Walnut Bread is a delightful blend of juicy pears and crunchy walnuts baked to perfection. With its golden crust and soft, moist interior, this bread offers a comforting experience with every slice. Perfect for brunches, picnics, or as a cozy snack, it’s an easy recipe that will impress friends and family alike. Enjoy the warm aroma of this sweet treat that brings back memories of joyful gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh pears, diced
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (toasted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with oil and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in diced pears and walnuts into the wet mixture.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg