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Pear Gingerbread

November 21, 2015 by Lindsay 19 Comments

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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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.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Combine all ingredients except flour in a blender and puree until smooth.
  2. Add flour to blender and process until just combined.
  3. Pour into greased loaf pan at bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
  4. Let cool completely.
  5. Drizzle with glaze and top with pomegranate just before serving if desired.

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.

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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.

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.

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!

[Tweet “This Pear Gingerbread from @leangrnbeanblog is the perfect holiday recipe!”]

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Nina | Whats for eats says

    November 21, 2015 at 5:15 AM

    Looks gorgeously Christmassy! Beautiful delicate flavours too. I have started a ‘Bread’ board on Pinterest just for this months RR!!

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  2. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    November 21, 2015 at 8:13 AM

    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!

    Reply
  3. Sara Haas says

    November 21, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    I love how festive this looks! Such a fun recipe Lindsay!

    Reply
  4. Serena says

    November 21, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    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

    Reply
  5. Chelsey says

    November 21, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    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

    Reply
  6. Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says

    November 21, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    I love the idea of topping it with some ice cream for a tasty dessert. YUM!

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  7. Amy @ Happy Healthy RD says

    November 21, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    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!

    Reply
  8. dixya @ food, pleasure, and health says

    November 21, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    i love the textureeeeee.its perfect. when i make quick bread sometimes it looks gummy or has holes..i love it.

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  9. Emily @SinfulNutrition says

    November 21, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    This looks so festive! Can’t say I’d be upset receiving one of these for a gift this year. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Jenny D says

    November 21, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    I love the combination of pear and ginger. This looks yummy; I’m adding it to my list to make (soon!).

    Reply
  11. Amee Livingston says

    November 21, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    We are like-minded foodies this month. 🙂 I love your gingerbread version with the pears and pomegranate!

    Reply
    • Judy says

      November 23, 2015 at 6:39 PM

      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!

      Reply
  12. Deanna Segrave-Daly says

    November 21, 2015 at 5:20 PM

    I could eat a new version of gingerbread every week – look forward to trying this one!

    Reply
  13. Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Allergy Friendly Eats says

    November 21, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    This is such a pretty bread! I love the icing and the pomegranate arils!

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  14. Whitney English says

    November 21, 2015 at 10:13 PM

    Love the simple prep of this recipe!! I’m always happy when there are less dishes to wash! Looks beautiful and absolutely delicious!

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  15. Angela @ happy fit mama says

    November 23, 2015 at 5:32 AM

    Why do pears always ripen at the same time?!?! I’m glad yours did because this looks absolutely delicious. The perfect seasonal bread!

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  16. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

    November 23, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    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!

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  17. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    November 24, 2015 at 4:24 PM

    I have been craving gingerbread!! This looks so wonderful, Lindsay!

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  18. Sarah-A Whisk and Two Wands says

    December 7, 2016 at 1:07 PM

    Gingerbraed is one of my favorite holiday eats! I love this pretty studded jeweled loaf and the addition of pears!

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