Dried Pear Bread

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This is a tasty way to use the dried fruit that comes in gift baskets. I substituted the pears in an apricot bread recipe that i've had for more years than i can remember. The aroma of the baking bread is delightful! Slices may be toasted and buttered if preferred.

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Steps

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Cover dried pears with 2 c.

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Hot water and let soak 30 minutes.

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Drain pears and snip into small pieces.

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Sift dry ingredients together.

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Combine in another bowl sugar , butter , egg , 1 / 4 c.

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Water and orange juice.

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Mix well.

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Add dry ingredients.

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Stir in pears and pecans.

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Pour mixture into a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan , which has been lightly greased and floured.

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Bake at 350f for 55-60 minutes.

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Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack.

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Remove from pan and cool completely on rack.

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Makes 1 loaf.

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May be frozen.

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Ingredients

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dried pear halves, hot water, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, butter, egg, water, orange juice, pecans