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Spiced Pear Bread

SUBMITTED BY: Rachel Barefoot

"My mom and I put up our own pears, so I always have plenty on hand when I want to make this wonderful bread, relates Rachael Barefoot of Linden, Michigan. Its so moist and delicious that youll want to have another sliceor two!"

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	50 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 5 Min

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INGREDIENTS

3 (15 ounce) cans sliced pears, drained and mashed
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
3 eggs
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

In a large mixing bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, cloves and salt; gradually add to pear mixture and mix well. Pour into four 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x 2-in. loaf pans coated with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

FOOTNOTE

Nutritional Analysis: 1 slice equals 160 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 131 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 2 starch.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on May 18, 2008 by breadlover

I had to bake it for longer than in the recipe (nearly 1 hour, 45 minutes) but I think that... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2007 by flatcake23

Extremly tasty recipe, a unique flavor. My family greatly appreciated this treat. MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2008 by 1gdcowgrl

We really liked this recipe. Even though I wrote it down wrong (I only used 15 oz. of pears,... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by Christine

This bread has a delicious combination of spices and stays moist for days. I didn't mush up... MORE