Pear and Ginger Quick Bread

Elevate your baking game with this Pear and Ginger Quick Bread, a moist and fragrant loaf that combines the natural sweetness of ripe pears with the warm spice of ground ginger and cinnamon. This easy-to-make bread is studded with bits of crystallized ginger for a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and uses pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. The addition of grated pears keeps the bread irresistibly tender, while the alternating incorporation of dry ingredients and milk ensures a perfectly light crumb. Serve it warm with a dollop of butter or enjoy it on its own—this quick bread is a seasonal favorite you’ll want to bake again and again. Ideal for fall gatherings, tea time, or as a thoughtful homemade gift, this Pear and Ginger Quick Bread is a cozy treat that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups Ripe pears, peeled and grated
• 0.25 cup Crystallized ginger, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Milk

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil. Whisk until smooth.

Step 4

Add the eggs, one at a time, to the sugar and oil mixture, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gently fold in the grated pears and chopped crystallized ginger into the wet mixture until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Step 10

Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1107.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2985.5

Total Fat 118.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.2g
Cholesterol 377.5mg	0%
Sodium 2074.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 453.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 244.2g
Protein 41.1g	0%

Vitamin D 108.8IU	0%
Calcium 350.6mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 1087.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.0%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 59.6%