Description
Pear Cardamom Bread is a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe pears with the warm, aromatic flavor of cardamom, making it a comforting experience perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Ripe pears: 2 medium, peeled, cored, and diced
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 grams)
- Ground cardamom: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: 3/4 cup (150 grams)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (115 grams), melted and slightly cooled
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by peeling, coring, and dicing the pears.
- Mix the dry ingredients: flour, cardamom, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, add sugar, and mix until dissolved, then stir in melted butter.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring gently, then fold in the diced pears.
- Pour the batter into a prepared loaf pan and bake in a preheated oven for 50-60 minutes.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Choose ripe pears for the best flavor and moisture.
- You can adjust the sweetness by reducing or increasing the sugar.
- Consider adding nuts or dried fruits for extra texture and flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Pear Cardamom Bread, baking, quick bread, dessert, snack