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Spiced Pear Bread

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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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings

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.

Footnotes

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.