Lemon Glazed Cardamom Pear Macadamia Tea Bread

Name: Lemon Glazed Cardamom Pear Macadamia Tea Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Loaves; 1 cup pear puree (about 2 medium pears); 1/2 cup macadmia oil; 1 egg lightly beaten; 1/4 cup milk; 2+1/2 cups AP flour; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts; For the Glaze; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon Poire Williams (or any Pear liqueur); 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; pinch of salt; 2 tablespoons cream; 1 teaspoon butter, room temperature

Servings: persons

For the Loaves
1 cup pear puree (about 2 medium pears)
1/2 cup macadmia oil
1 egg lightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
2+1/2 cups AP flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
For the Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Poire Williams (or any Pear liqueur)
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
pinch of salt
2 tablespoons cream
1 teaspoon butter, room temperature

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease 6 mini loaf pans or one large one.
3
In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cardamom.
4
In a separate smaller bowl, stir together the pear, macadamia oil, egg, zest and milk.
5
Fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.
6
Stir in the macadamia nuts.
7
Pour into pans and bake about 30-40 minutes depending upon the size of your pans (50 minutes for one large loaf) or until a knife inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out clean.
8
Whisk together the ingredients for the glaze until smooth.
9
While the loaves are still warm, spread the glaze over the tops.
10
Wait until glaze has hardened a bit to cut and serve.

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* 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.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Loaves, 1 cup pear puree (about 2 medium pears), 1/2 cup macadmia oil, 1 egg lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Lemon Glazed Cardamom Pear Macadamia Tea Bread falls under the General 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!