Pear And Ginger Quick Bread

1. 1

   Core the pears (there's no need to peel the fruit) and puree it well in a blender or food processor.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar and butter, then add the egg, beating till smooth.

3. 3

   Add the pear puree, flour, ground ginger, baking soda, baking powder, salt and vanilla. Beat till smooth.

4. 4

   Stir in the candied ginger and nuts.

5. 5

   Spoon the batter into an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan.

6. 6

   Bake in a preheated 350u00b0F oven for 55 minutes to 1 hour, or until a cake tester inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

7. 7

   Remove the pan from the oven, and cool the loaf in the pan for 15 minutes. Gently remove the loaf from the pan and cool it completely on a wire rack.

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