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Caramel Swirl Pear Bread Recipe

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3.9 from 81 reviews

A tender, moist quick bread featuring juicy diced pears and a luscious caramel swirl running through each slice, making it a cozy and elegant loaf perfect for brunch, gifting, or enjoying with a cup of coffee.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (10–12 slices)

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Fruit and Topping

  • 1 ½ cups ripe pears, peeled and diced (about 2 medium pears)
  • ½ cup thick caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well aerated, which helps create a tender crumb.
  4. Add Eggs, Sour Cream, and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to fully incorporate them, then stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract for moisture and flavor.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing to ensure a tender bread.
  6. Fold in Pears: Carefully fold in the diced ripe pears, evenly distributing them without breaking them down.
  7. Layer Batter and Caramel: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the batter and use a knife to gently swirl the caramel through the batter, creating a marbled effect.
  8. Add Remaining Batter and Caramel: Pour the remaining batter on top, then drizzle the rest of the caramel sauce and swirl again to create additional caramel ribbons.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully baked.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle extra caramel sauce over slices before serving if desired.

Notes

  • Bartlett or Bosc pears are recommended for their texture and sweetness.
  • Ensure pears are ripe but firm to avoid sogginess from excess moisture.
  • Store the bread covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  • This bread is freezer-friendly; wrap the cooled loaf tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert / Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://dishestocook.com/caramel-swirl-pear-bread-recipe/