GINGERED PEAR AND CRANBERRY BREAD

Gingered Pear and Cranberry Bread image

Provided by Diane C.

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium pear, peeled, cored and grated (i used d'anjou)
1 c sugar
1/3 c canola oil
2 large eggs
3 Tbsp milk
2 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon (heaping)
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/3 c dried cranberries
1/2 c pecans, in pieces

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine pear, sugar, oil, eggs and milk. Mix well.
3. In a small bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices.
4. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture. Stir to combine. Add in cranberries and nuts. Mix well.
5. Pour into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes til golden brown. Cool 10 minutes and remove from pan. Cool on a wire rack.
6. Notes: If you want more zing, increase the ginger to 1/4 tsp. You can plump up the dried cranberries by soaking them in a cup of hot water for 10 minutes. Enjoy!