French Pear Bread

Delight your taste buds with the rustic elegance of French Pear Bread—a moist, aromatic quick bread that strikes the perfect balance between cozy spices and the natural sweetness of ripe pears. This recipe combines freshly grated pears with a medley of warm cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a tender loaf that's perfectly complemented by a hint of brown sugar caramel notes. Whether made with or without chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture, this bread is effortlessly rich and satisfying. Prepared in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection, it’s an easy yet sophisticated treat, ideal for brunch, dessert, or as a comforting snack. Serve this French Pear Bread warm or at room temperature for a slice of sheer seasonal bliss!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 medium ripe pears (peeled, cored, and grated)
• 0.5 cup (optional) chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3

In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Slowly stir in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract into the wet mixture.

Step 5

Add the grated pears to the wet mixture and gently fold them in.

Step 6

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 7

If using, fold in the chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.

Step 9

Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then carefully transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 11

Serve the French Pear Bread slightly warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1157.7 grams (1157.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3583

Total Fat 157.20g	202%
Saturated Fat 22.50g	113%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.20g
Cholesterol 372mg	124%
Sodium 1879mg	82%
Total Carbohydrate 521.60g	190%
Dietary Fiber 22.90g	82%
Total Sugars 309.40g
Protein 48.90g	98%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 250mg	19%
Iron 16mg	91%
Potassium 1179mg	25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.3%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 56.4%