This Banana Bread with Spiced Pear recipe combines the classic flavors of banana bread with the warm spices of pears, creating a delightful twist on a beloved favorite. The addition of spiced pears adds moisture and a unique flavor profile that enhances the traditional banana bread recipe.
This recipe is simple to follow and perfect for breakfast or as a snack. You can enjoy it plain or with a spread of butter for added richness.
Delicious Banana Bread with Spiced Pear
This banana bread features ripe bananas and spiced pears, resulting in a moist and flavorful loaf. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 slices.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup spiced pears, diced (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in Pears and Nuts: Gently fold in the diced spiced pears and nuts, if using.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 8 slices
- Calories: 210kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
