Cheddar Pear Bread is a rather unusual quick bread flavor you may not be familiar with but after your first bite, it's going to become your new favorite.
*Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2011. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.
On my quest to try new recipes from a newfound love of collecting vintage cookbooks, I ran across this recipe that just called out to me.
I only changed a few ingredients. I swapped pears for the apples it called for and I swapped butter for the shortening. Somehow butter just seemed healthier.
I thought it was a really delicious quick bread. It wasn't as moist as I thought it would be, but its taste was delicate and yet robust, and it was slightly sweet and yet savory. You can't ask for much more than that!
CHEDDAR PEAR BREAD {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
½ cup butter, softened
½ c. sugar
2 eggs
1-½ cup sifted flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons mild
¾ cups rolled oats, uncooked
1 cup finely chopped ripe pear
⅔ cup grated cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped nuts (I used almonds and walnuts)
-Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
-In a large bowl, whisk the butter and sugar together until creamy.
-Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, with the milk, and stir until blended.
-Add the oats, pear, cheese, and nuts and stir with a wooden spoon until completely mixed. The batter will be very stiff.
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-Allow to cool on a wire rack for best slicing results.
-Enjoy!
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yummychunklet says
Ooh, I like the sound of this cheddar pear cake. Yum!
Paula says
This really looks like a lovely country loaf and changing up the pears for the apples was a good idea too.
Cher says
Renee - I love this.
I picked up some vintage cookbooks this summer and they have been so much fun - one is from the early 1900's & is New England Cookery. I can't wait to get into it during "baking season"
RecipeGirl says
This looks lovely!