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.
Ingredients
8 serv.Step-by-step instructions
- 1
Cover dried pears with 2 c.
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hot water and let soak 30 minutes.
- 3
Drain pears and snip into small pieces.
- 4
Sift dry ingredients together (except sugar).
- 5
Combine in another bowl sugar, butter, egg, 1/4 c.
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water and orange juice.
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Mix well; add dry ingredients.
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Stir in pears and pecans.
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Pour mixture into a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan, which has been lightly greased and floured.
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Bake at 350F for 55-60 minutes.
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Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan and cool completely on rack.
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Makes 1 loaf.
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May be frozen.
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