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While
pumpkin spice bread usually takes the prize for fall harvest months in the
fruit and vegetable bread category, we can't neglect the abundance of apples
and pears at this time of the year. A light pear loaf with cinnamon and nutmeg
is sure to warm you up in the colder months and help you maintain a slim
figure, at the same time. Just be sure to eat any dessert in moderation! With a
cup of unsweetened and homemade Light Chai Tea Latte foamed with a little fat
free milk on top and sprinkled with cinnamon, you will look forward to that
afternoon break or nice snack after dinner. Just because it's a lighter
dessert, doesn't mean you can overdue it though. Be sure to step away after one
serving size, hiding it if you need to, because it's that good! Straight from
the oven, with the chunky, peeking out pears, the loaf will be as irresistible
to your family and friends, as it is to mine! Store in the refrigerator to maintain
its freshness longer, and then just slice and toast to crisp it up, and bring
out the flavor of the warm spices in each bite.
Ingredients
(makes 1 loaf, about 15 servings, 30 taster portion sized servings)
- 2 cups unbleached white flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup peeled, coarsely chopped pears (about 1 Bosc pear)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Please
note: You will also need cooking spray to prepare the pan, and
a pan that is ideally 9 1/4" X 5 1/4" X 2 3/4" in
size, or use a few mini loaf pans and reduce the baking time by about 20
minutes.
1. Preheat
the oven to 350° F. Spray the baking pan with cooking spray and set
aside.
2. Stir
together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in
one bowl and stir with a whisk to distribute dry ingredients evenly. Set
aside.
3. In
another bowl, add the softened butter (10 seconds in the microwave if cold),
applesauce, sugar, and eggs. Whisk briefly until all liquid ingredients are
mixed thoroughly together. Set aside.
4. Chop
your pears and nuts at this time and set aside. Then, measure out the buttermilk.
Add the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
Stir after each addition with a whisk. Then, add the vanilla extract, pears,
and nuts (if desired). Remove the whisk and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula
to prevent the pears from breaking apart.
5. Pour the
batter into the greased loaf pan. Bake at 350° F for an hour, or until the
bread begins to pull away from the sides of the pan, and a toothpick inserted
into the center of the loaf comes out with a few moist crumbs attached. Once
finished, remove from the oven and wait at least 10-15 minutes for the loaf to
cool, and then unmold the loaf onto a wire rack to cool. Serve warm for best
flavor. Slices can also be topped with 1-2 teaspoons light cream cheese or
apple butter. Recommended serving with Light Chai Tea Latte.
Also
appropriate for Lacto-ovo vegetarian diets.
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