Raspberry Pear Pecan Quick Bread
Baking throughout the fall gives us plenty of chances to use seasonal ingredients. I love mixing fresh pears with other fruits to give a bit of the unexpected.
I found this recipe from Driscoll's for a Raspberry Pear Pecan Quick Bread. It reminds me of this easy recipe for cherry bread. This bread was a breeze to make and, like most quick breads, the preparation is short and the baking time is approximately an hour so plan accordingly.
There is nothing "quick" about the baking time for "quick breads" (count on an hour) but if you are short on time it is easy to turn this bread into muffins which bake in less time.
Quick breads are bread recipes that don't require yeast to rise. You'll enjoy my collection of quick bread recipes-- let me know if you have a favorite!
The pears in this case were not necessarily the main flavor but they did serve the purpose of creating a moist bread with a mellow fruity flavor. I thought the nuts were a good complement to the raspberries and pears and they gave a nice crunch of texture. My favorite way to enjoy this bread was slightly toasted with butter added on top. You could switch out the type of berries and nuts to customize this to your favorite flavors.
If you have extra pecans and want to know exactly what to do with them, make this recipe for pecan praline sauce. Oh so good!
Quick breads are easy to make and you'll find so many occasions for which quick breads are perfect! Brunch, breakfast, afternoon tea, and dessert to name a few. Try recipes for lemon poppy seed bread and peach oat quick bread.
Raspberry Pear Pecan Quick Bread
This quick bread recipe is loaded with pears, pecans, and raspberries.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-pupose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 package (6 ounces or 1 ⅓ cups) Raspberries
- 2 pears, peeled, cored and grated (2 cups)
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Please click through to Driscoll's site for the full recipe instructions.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1 sliceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 176Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 177mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 2gSugar: 8gProtein: 3g
This data is provided by Nutritionix and is an estimate only.
Holly Baker started the food blog, A Baker's House, in 2011. She is the writer, recipe creator, and photographer for the site. Holly loves to bake and shares recipes for gluten free food, canning recipes, as well as traditional desserts too. Her recipes and food photography have been highlighted by BuzzFeed, Reader's Digest, and She Knows.
Oh yum, I could eat a whole loaf. Your photos are just gorgeous Holly.
Thanks, Karen, I always appreciate your encouragement. Thanks for your kind words.
I love the idea of pairing pear with raspberries (2 of my favorite fruits!!). Such a perfect loaf to enjoy with a hot cup of coffee...thanks for being a part of our group, Holly!
Thanks, Lora, it is always a pleasure to bake with #TwelveLoaves!
Holly, your bread looks spectacular! I love that you've added raspberries...so yummy!
Thanks, Liz, the berries did add a nice pop of color and flavor while the pears sang in the background. Lovely.
I've been craving freshly baked bread and this one sounds fabulous. Yum!
I know the feeling! I love the smell of fresh bread in the house but eating it is the best part!
Looks sensational, Holly. Combining all-purpose and wheat flour does seem to add a nice texture. Love the addition of raspberries.
Thanks, Kim, I'd like to bake more often with whole wheat flour and I am challenging myself to get through the bag of wheat flour before I buy another all purpose flour. Hope I can do it!
This is the kind of bread that I like to make in the morning and have a piece for my lunch. 🙂 Beautiful!
What a fun and delicious bread, Holly. I bet the muffins would be so delicious and pretty.
Thanks, Ansh, yes I tried muffins too and it was a good combination with the pears and berries.
Mmm, this looks wonderful. Perfect for breakfast with a cup of coffee. And after lunch and dinner too.
Yes, I love a bread that can be enjoyed all day long! Thanks, Robin!
Holly, beautiful bread . . love baking with pears!! Pinned this one!
Thanks, Alice!
Your bread sounds simply wonderful and the photos are stunning!!
As you know, quick bread is something I can manage and this sounds delicious. Thanks Holly ... have a great weekend. Pinned.
I love pears and I think so often they get overlooked, in favor of other fruits. This reminds me that I really need to start using them more often. Love the addition of raspberries, too! Bet your family loved this! Thanks, Holly!
I used to despise nuts in any of my baked goods. Now I love them in my baked goods. This bread is a real winner and I'd be devouring many slices if I had a loaf right now!
I am in the same camp-- I used to avoid any nuts in baked goods but now I've found that they really add crunch and flavor to certain recipes. Thanks for your comment, Julie!
i love the fact that this bread has less sugar than most other quick breads so that my daughter who is diabetic can have a slice. Lovely picture and sounds yummy.
I am so glad that this recipes fits your needs! Thanks for letting me know.