Best Roasted Pear Quick Bread Recipes

FRESH PEAR BREAD

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When our tree branches are loaded with ripe and juicy fruit, I treat my family and friends to lots of easy pear recipes. I always receive raves and requests for this particular pear bread recipe because of the mix of fun ingredients.-Linda Patrick, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups finely chopped peeled ripe pears (about 4 medium)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into the egg mixture just until moistened. Toss pears with lemon juice. Stir pears and walnuts into batter (batter will be thick). , Spoon into 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEAR BREAD I

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This bread is great lightly toasted for breakfast or anytime!

Provided by ANGIEGAIL

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 cups white sugar
2 cups peeled shredded pears
1 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Make a well in the center of the bowl.
In a separate bowl combine the oil, eggs, sugar, grated pears, pecans, and vanilla. Blend well. Add to well of dry ingredients. Stir until just moistened. Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8x5x3 inch loaf pans.
Bake in a preheated 325 degree F (165 degrees C) oven for one hour and 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack before removing from the loaf pans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 27.9 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 196.4 mg, Sugar 22 g

ROASTED PEAR SALAD

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Oven-roasted pears take the ho-hum out of this green salad created by our Test Kitchen staff. They tossed together a good-for-you medley of mellow pear slices, crispy greens, nuts and dried cranberries. The creamy dressing carries yet more pear flavor sweetened with just a touch of honey.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 medium pears, halved and cored
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 package (10 ounces) mixed baby salad greens
1 cup watercress sprigs
1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

In a small bowl, toss pears with 1 teaspoon oil. Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Turn pears over; bake 5-7 minutes longer or until golden and tender., When cool enough to handle, peel pears. Thinly slice two pear halves lengthwise and set aside. Place remaining pear halves in a blender. Add the vinegar, water, honey, salt and white pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add the remaining oil in a steady stream., In a large bowl, toss the salad greens, watercress, hazelnuts and cranberries. Arrange reserved pear slices on top; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PEAR-RHUBARB QUICK BREAD

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Take a break from banana bread and savor a quick-to-make, sweet-and-sassy cousin.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups finely chopped rhubarb (1/2 lb)
1 1/2 cups chopped peeled or unpeeled pears (1 1/2 medium)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs
3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped nuts, if desired
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Move oven rack to low position so that tops of pans will be in center of oven. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of 2 (8x4- or 9x5-inch) loaf pans with shortening or cooking spray.
In large bowl, mix rhubarb, pears, sugar, oil, vanilla and eggs. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into pans.
Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Loosen sides of loaves from pans; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely before slicing, about 1 hour. Wrap tightly and store at room temperature up to 4 days or refrigerate up to 10 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g