Gingered Pear-Cornmeal Coffee Cake Recipe

Name: Gingered Pear-Cornmeal Coffee Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 bosc pears, peeled, coarsely chopped (about 3 1/2 to 4 cups); 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 ½ cups sugar; ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; ½ cup shortening; 4 eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 2 teaspoons grated orange peel; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ¾ cup yellow cornmeal; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ cup buttermilk

Servings: persons

4 bosc pears, peeled, coarsely chopped (about 3 1/2 to 4 cups)
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 ½ cups sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup shortening
4 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup buttermilk

1
Heat oven to 350F Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan.
2
In medium bowl, combine pears, ginger and lemon juice; toss gently to mix.
3
In large bowl, combine sugar, butter and shortening; beat at medium speed about 2 minutes or until light and fluffy.
4
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
5
Beat in vanilla and orange peel.
6
In another large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal and baking powder; mix well.
7
Beating at medium speed, alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk to butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
8
Spread batter in pan.
9
Distribute pear mixture evenly over batter.
10
Lightly press fruit into batter.
11
Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and cake begins to pull away from sides of pan.
12
Cool on wire rack.
13
TIP *Crystallized ginger, also called candied ginger, is sliced ginger that has been cooked in a sugar syrup, then dipped in sugar.
14
Look for it in the Asian foods section, the spice aisle or even the produce section (with other dried specialty ingredients) in the grocery store.

1064

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 bosc pears, peeled, coarsely chopped (about 3 1/2 to 4 cups), 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 ½ cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Gingered Pear-Cornmeal Coffee Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gingered Pear-Cornmeal Coffee Cake

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