Easy Homemade Pear Bread Recipe

If you’re looking for a cozy kitchen project, this Pear Bread is the perfect way to use up that fruit sitting on your counter. We all have a go-to banana loaf, but this recipe offers a quieter, more sophisticated sweetness that feels like a genuine upgrade.

While I love the bright, caramelized notes of a Pineapple Upside Down Cake or the vacation-like vibes of a Tropical Hawaiian Banana Bread, there is something so comforting about the delicate crumb of this loaf.

My daughters are obsessed with it; they say it’s like a “chocolate hug” on a plate when we add the chips. It’s the ideal companion for a slow Sunday morning or a peaceful evening with a hot cup of tea.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Zero Waste: It’s the ultimate solution for those overripe pears that nobody wants to eat fresh.
• Texture Heaven: Pears have a high water content that breaks down during baking, creating an incredibly tender, “melt-in-your-mouth” crumb.
• Beginner Friendly: If you can stir a bowl, you can make this. No fancy stand mixer is required.
• Versatile: It works as a quick breakfast, a packed lunch surprise, or even a light dessert.

Ingredient Overview

For the exact Ingredients amount, you can find them in the card recipe at the end of the post.

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Fresh Pears

Use varieties like Bartlett, Bosc, or Anjou. You want them soft to the touch. I’ve found that mashing half and dicing the rest gives you the best of both worlds: moisture and fruit bites.

Pantry Staples

All-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder.

The Liquids

Milk (whole milk is best for richness) and large eggs.

Butter vs. Oil

I personally prefer melted butter for the flavor, but if you want an even loftier, springier texture, vegetable oil works beautifully too.

Warmth

A generous splash of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.

The Mix-ins

While optional, a handful of dark chocolate chips creates that “chocolate hug” flavor profile my kids are obsessed with.

Step by Step Preparation

Preparing the Pears

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Start by washing, peeling, and coring your pears. Cut them into small, even cubes. Keeping the pieces small ensures they distribute evenly rather than sinking to the bottom.

Mixing the Wet Ingredients

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In a large bowl, combine your eggs, sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla. This creates the flavor foundation.

Bringing Wet and Dry Together

Sift together your flour, baking powder, and salt. I like to do this in a separate bowl to ensure there are no salty pockets in the finished bread. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet. Stop mixing the second you see the last streak of flour. Overmixing is the quickest way to a tough loaf!

Adding Pears and Chocolate

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Fold in the chopped pears and chocolate if using. Be gentle so the fruit stays intact. Then Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan. Smooth the top and tap the pan gently to release air bubbles.

Baking the Pear Bread

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Bake at 180°C until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let the bread cool before slicing.

Helpful Tips

• Measure by Weight: If you have a kitchen scale, use it. Too much flour is the #1 reason for dry bread.
• Check Early: Start testing with a toothpick at the 50-minute mark. Because pears are so juicy, the baking time can vary slightly based on the fruit’s ripeness.
• The Cooling Rule: Let the bread rest in the pan for at least 10 minutes. This allows the structure to set so it doesn’t crumble when you slice it.

Serving Ideas

This bread is heavenly when served warm with a thick smear of salted butter. For a more decadent dessert, try toasting a slice and topping it with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a swirl of whipped cream.

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Pear Bread Recipe

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Lara Stewart

This pear bread recipe is soft, moist, and easy to make using simple ingredients like ripe pears, flour, eggs, sugar, and milk. You can follow easy steps to create a delicious homemade bread perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert. This pear bread recipe is beginner friendly and full of natural sweet flavor.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Bread, Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 8 Slices

Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

• Loaf pan
• Large mixing bowl
• Medium mixing bowl
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Whisk
• Spatula
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Oven

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup ripe pears peeled and chopped or mashed
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

 

• Wash, peel, and chop or mash the ripe pears. Set aside.
• Grease a loaf pan with butter or oil to prevent sticking.
• In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
• In another bowl, mix eggs, sugar, milk, oil or butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Slowly add dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
• Fold the chopped or mashed pears into the batter evenly.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
• Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 50 to 60 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
• Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use ripe pears for best flavor and moisture

Do not overmix batter to keep bread soft

Measure ingredients accurately

Do not overbake to avoid dryness

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