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Spiced Pear and Pistachio Bread Recipe

When winter chills set in, nothing beats the comforting taste of Spiced Pear and Pistachio Bread—rich, nutty, and delightfully sweet.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 405 kcal
Course: Dessert , Bread
Cuisine: North American

Ingredients

For the Pear & Pistachio Bread
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp. allspice
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 c. melted butter cooled to room temperature
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. white sugar
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 c. whole milk
  • 1/4 c. heavy cream
  • 2 medium pears cored and diced (you may want to remove the peel if it is very thick)
  • 1/3 c. shelled pistachios chopped (plus a little extra for topping)
For the Maple Cream Cheese Drizzle
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 c. real maple syrup not pancake syrup
  • 2 Tbsp. room temperature butter

Instructions

Make the Pear & Pistachio Bread
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  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on both sides so you can easily lift the loaf out of the pan once it has baked.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients except the sugar.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together the cooled melted butter, egg, sugar, and vanilla extract.
  4. Add half of the dry mixture to the wet mixture and whisk to combine. Stir in the whole milk and heavy cream, then add the rest of the dry mixture and whisk well. Fold in the pears and pistachios.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack, then use the parchment paper to lift the loaf out of the pan to cool directly on the rack until completely cool.
Make the Maple Cream Cheese Drizzle
  1. Combine the cream cheese, maple syrup, and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment until combined, about 2 minutes.
Frost the Pear & Pistachio Bread
  1. Once the loaf has cooled, use the parchment paper to lift the loaf back into the loaf pan. Pour the maple cream cheese drizzle over the top of the loaf. Sprinkle extra pistachios on top of the frosting. Refrigerate until set (about 30 minutes).
  2. - OR - If you can't wait for all of the cooling, serve individual pieces of pear bread and drizzle the maple cream cheese mixture over the top, then sprinkle extra pistachios on top of the frosting.

Notes

  • To store Spiced Pear Bread, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container. It will stay fresh at room temperature for up to 3 days and 5-7 days in the refrigerator. For longer storage, you can freeze the bread for up to 3 months; just wrap it in plastic wrap and aluminum foil before placing it in the freezer. 
  • To reheat, thaw at room temperature, then warm in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 405kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 286mg (12%) Potassium 199mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 27g (54%) Vitamin A 456IU (9%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 405

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 405kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 286mg 12%
Potassium 199mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 27g 54%
Vitamin A 456IU 9%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.