This recipe for Pear Gingerbread is perfectly spiced and full of flavor. It’s easy to mix up in a blender and is great for an afternoon snack or topped with some ice cream for a holiday dessert.
Hi Friends!
Time for another month of Recipe Redux. This month’s theme was creative quick breads and this gingerbread is what I came up with. I’ve been craving gingerbread for a few weeks now. More specifically, these Pumpkin Gingerbread Muffins. When I saw this month’s theme, I immediately knew I wanted to make gingerbread but I decided to see what new mix-in I could come up with.
My creativity was helped along by the giant bag of pears I bought at Meijer last weekend that all happened to ripen at the same time. Pears and gingerbread sounded like they’d be a great match…and voila! This bread was born.
I made it once for myself and then again a few days later to take to my MOPS group. It got the seal of approval there, so I thought I’d share it with you guys.
Here’s how you make it:
Pear Gingerbread
This recipe for Pear Gingerbread is perfectly spiced and full of flavor. It's easy to mix up in a blender and is great for an afternoon snack or topped with some ice cream for a holiday dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped pears
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
- Optional glaze - 1/4 cup plain yogurt + 1 Tbsp powdered sugar
- Optional topping - pomegranate arils
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except flour in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Add flour to blender and process until just combined.
- Pour into greased loaf pan at bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
- Let cool completely.
- Drizzle with glaze and top with pomegranate just before serving if desired.
Recipe Notes
If you don't have a blender you could use a food processor. Or, just puree pears and mix everything in a mixing bowl. Or simple mash pears well by hand.
The best thing about this bread is how easy it is to prep. Just throw everything in a blender or food processor and then pour into a loaf pan. I line my loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
The glaze is just plain yogurt mixed with some powdered sugar. You could also just use vanilla yogurt. Or leave the glaze off altogether. Plus I added some pomegranates for a festive touch!
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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Looks gorgeously Christmassy! Beautiful delicate flavours too. I have started a ‘Bread’ board on Pinterest just for this months RR!!
Lindsay, I’m just all about pears! I’ve loved baking with them this year and gingerbread…well of course! What lovely flavors for a seasonal bread!
I love how festive this looks! Such a fun recipe Lindsay!
When I was little, Mom served gingerbread all winter long. And always topped with a single home-canned pear. I am totally making this to relive my childhood! Thanks for bringing back memories
YUM! This looks insanely delish! Such a fan of pears this time of year…I think they’re totally understated! 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! XO
I love the idea of topping it with some ice cream for a tasty dessert. YUM!
I have had the same issue with pears before….they go from zero to sixty in about a day. I love the sound of pears and gingerbread. Looks delicious!
i love the textureeeeee.its perfect. when i make quick bread sometimes it looks gummy or has holes..i love it.
This looks so festive! Can’t say I’d be upset receiving one of these for a gift this year. 🙂
I love the combination of pear and ginger. This looks yummy; I’m adding it to my list to make (soon!).
We are like-minded foodies this month. 🙂 I love your gingerbread version with the pears and pomegranate!
Pears and ginger are two of my faves. Can’t wait to try this. What a clever way to prep…in the blender. May stir in some diced pears just to remind me how much I like them!
I could eat a new version of gingerbread every week – look forward to trying this one!
This is such a pretty bread! I love the icing and the pomegranate arils!
Love the simple prep of this recipe!! I’m always happy when there are less dishes to wash! Looks beautiful and absolutely delicious!
Why do pears always ripen at the same time?!?! I’m glad yours did because this looks absolutely delicious. The perfect seasonal bread!
Yup just sippin’ my gingerbread latte as I come across this and I’m dying to try it. Gingerbread spices combined with pears?! Ummm I am so in. I bet this is crazy moist too!
I have been craving gingerbread!! This looks so wonderful, Lindsay!
Gingerbraed is one of my favorite holiday eats! I love this pretty studded jeweled loaf and the addition of pears!