Niagara Fruit Bread

Big crop of Bartlett pears to use up. I'm starting with a couple loaves of the fruit bread for the freezer and then trying other recipes. :) 

Niagara Fruit Bread 
http://www.foodland.gov.on.ca/english/fruits/pears/recipes/index.html


Ripe Ontario Pears give an incredible natural moistness to this aromatic fruit bread. Spread with cream cheese for breakfast, sandwich Havarti cheese between slices for a portable lunch, or simply serve with tea. An added bonus: This is a fast stir-together version -- no mixer needed.


Preparation Time: 20 Minutes 
Cooking Time: Not Available 
Baking Time: 55 Minutes 
Servings: 16 slices


Ingredients:


2 large ripe Ontario Pears
2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice
1 1/2 tbsp (22 mL) finely chopped crystallized ginger
2/3 cup (150 mL) granulated sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) butter, melted
2 eggs
1/3 cup (75 mL) milk
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla


Preparation:


Oil or butter 9-x 5-inch (23 x 13 cm) loaf pan. Peel pears; coarsely grate and drain well. In bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and ginger until evenly blended. Make a well in centre.


In medium bowl, whisk together sugar and butter; whisk in eggs until evenly blended. Whisk in milk and vanilla. Pour into flour mixture; stir until moistened. Stir in 1 cup (250 mL) grated pears until evenly distributed. Pour into prepared pan and smooth top.


Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven 45 to 55 minutes or until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool in pan on rack 10 minutes. Turn out of pan and let cool completely on rack. Store well wrapped in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze. Makes 16 slices.


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Simple harvest pear recipes from Canadian Living:


http://www.canadianliving.com/food/menus_and_collections/simple_harvest_pear_recipes.php




and from Simply Recipes:


Pear Butter
http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/pear_butter/


Preserved Pears
http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/preserved_pears/


Pear Ginger Maple Pie
http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/pear_ginger_maple_pie/