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.
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 405kcal
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
- 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.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients except the sugar.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cooled melted butter, egg, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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).
- - 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
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg
