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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 55 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 3 |
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This is a tasty way to use the dried fruit that comes in gift baskets. I substituted the pears in an apricot bread recipe that I've had for more years than I can remember. The aroma of the baking bread is delightful! Slices may be toasted and buttered if preferred. Ingredients:
6 ounces dried pear halves |
2 cups hot water |
2 cups flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons melted butter |
1 large egg |
1/4 cup water |
1/2 cup orange juice |
1/2 cup chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. Cover dried pears with 2 c.
2. hot water and let soak 30 minutes.
3. Drain pears and snip into small pieces.
4. Sift dry ingredients together (except sugar).
5. Combine in another bowl sugar, butter, egg, 1/4 c.
6. water and orange juice.
7. Mix well; add dry ingredients.
8. Stir in pears and pecans.
9. Pour mixture into a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan, which has been lightly greased and floured.
10. Bake at 350F for 55-60 minutes.
11. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan and cool completely on rack.
12. Makes 1 loaf.
13. May be frozen.
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