Spiced Pear and Walnut Loaf

If you’re looking for the perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and cozy comfort, this pear loaf recipe is your answer. It’s packed with tender diced pears, warm cardamom, and hearty oats, making it a quick bread that’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. With just the right balance of flavors and an irresistible texture, this loaf will become your go-to recipe whenever you have ripe pears on hand.

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Why You’ll Love This Pear Loaf Recipe

• Simple Ingredients: Uses pantry staples like flour, oats, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
• Quick to Prepare: Preps in just 15 minutes, and the oven does the rest of the work.
• Customizable: Add walnuts for crunch, or swap for pecans or chocolate chips.
• Perfect for Any Occasion: Great for brunches, gifting, or just cozy evenings at home.

Ingredients for this Spiced Pear Loaf

Here’s what you’ll need for this easy and delicious pear bread recipe:

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup rolled oats
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp cardamom (or cinnamon for a milder spice)
• ½ cup butter, melted
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup diced ripe pears (peeled or unpeeled)
• ½ cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Variations & Substitutions

• Make It Gluten-Free: Substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking mix.
• Add a Streusel: Combine ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp butter, and ½ tsp cinnamon for a crunchy topping.
• Use Different Nuts: Swap walnuts for pecans or almonds.
• Add Warm Spices: Enhance the flavor with cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.

How to Make This Recipe

1. Preheat the Oven

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cardamom.

3. Prepare the Wet Ingredients

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.

4. Combine & Fold

• Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
• Gently fold in the diced pears and chopped walnuts.

5. Bake

• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
• Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Cool & Serve

• Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Slice and enjoy as-is, or top with a smear of butter or cream cheese.

Serving Suggestions

This pear loaf is best enjoyed slightly warm with a hot cup of tea or coffee. You can also serve it with:

• A drizzle of honey or maple syrup for added sweetness.
• A dollop of whipped cream for dessert.
• A side of Greek yogurt for a balanced breakfast.

Why This Pear Loaf Stands Out

This pear bread combines the wholesome texture of oats with the natural sweetness of pears, creating a loaf that’s perfectly spiced, moist, and utterly delicious. With its simple preparation and versatile ingredients, it’s a recipe you’ll turn to again and again.

Other Loaf Recipes You’ll Love

• Healthy Pumpkin Banana Bread
• White Chocolate and Cranberry Loaf Cake with Walnuts
• Pear and Banana Bread with White Chocolate
• Winter Spice Banana Bread
• Orange Loaf Cake with a Citrus Glaze

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