COCONUT PEAR BREAD

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Provided by Pat Duran

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 1/4 c flaked coconut
1 c granulated sugar
29 oz can pears, drained and mashed (or 3 1/2 cups fresh)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 to 1 c chopped nuts , the amount is your choice

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350^. Toast coconut for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once. Grease or spray bottom ONLY of desired loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, beat sugar,pears,vanilla and egg until well mixed. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup;level off. Add flour, baking powder and salt to wet ingredients. By hand, stir 25 to 35 strokes until ingredients are moistened. Stir in coconut and nuts. Pour into pan.
3. Bake for 55 to 70 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; loosen edges. Remove from pan. Cool completely. --- Note: High altitude (3500 to 6500 ft) Decrease baking powder to 21/2 teaspoons.