Cinnamon Swirl Pear Bread

I found this in an old taste of home magazine i had.

Combine the pears , 1 / 2 cup of water and 1 / 2 cup of sugar in a saucepan.

Simmer , uncovered for 10 minutes or until tender.

Drain well , but reserve the syrup.

Add cold water , if necessary , to syrup to measure 1 cup.

Set aside.

In a mixing bowl , dissolve yeast in warm water.

Add 1 tsp sugar.

Let stand for 10 minutes.

Add eggs , butter , honey , salt , almond extract , 4 cups of flour and reserved pears and syrup.

Beat until smooth.

Add enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface , knead for 6-8 minutes , or until smooth and elastic.

Place in a greased bowl , turning once to grease the top.

Cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 1 / 4 hours , or until doubled.

Punch dough down , divide into thirds.

Roll each portion into a 16 x 8 inch rectangle.

Combine cinnamon and 3 / 4 cup sugar , sprinkle over dough within 1 / 2 inch of edges.

Roll up , jelly-roll style , starting with a short side.

Pinch seams to seal.

Place seam s.

pears, water, sugar, active dry yeast, warm water, eggs, butter, honey, salt, almond extract, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon