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I made this recipe yesterday, using 3/4 c. apple sauce instead of the oil. I also reduced the sugar to 1 cup and added a little nutmeg as well. It turned out very good! This recipe could easily be made up as muffins or coffee cake if you prefer. It's from TasteofHome.com

FRESH PEAR BREAD

• Prep: 15 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling

• Yield: 32 Servings

15

• 3 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 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

Directions

• 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 two greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves.

Nutritional Facts1 serving (1 slice) equals 168 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 20 mg cholesterol, 144 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.