DRIED PEAR BREAD
This is a tasty way to use the dried fruit that comes in gift baskets. I substituted the pears in an apricot bread recipe that I've had for more years than I can remember. The aroma of the baking bread is delightful! Slices may be toasted and buttered if preferred.
Provided by Graciebonica
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h15m
Yield 1 loaf, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cover dried pears with 2 c.
- hot water and let soak 30 minutes.
- Drain pears and snip into small pieces.
- Sift dry ingredients together (except sugar).
- Combine in another bowl sugar, butter, egg, 1/4 c.
- water and orange juice.
- Mix well; add dry ingredients.
- Stir in pears and pecans.
- Pour mixture into a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan, which has been lightly greased and floured.
- Bake at 350F for 55-60 minutes.
- Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan and cool completely on rack.
- Makes 1 loaf.
- May be frozen.
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