Ginger Pear Bread

Adapted from VeganBaking.net

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 pears, unpeeled
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup Earth Balance coconut spread, melted
• 2 tablespoons almond milk
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal

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• 1 pear, peeled and diced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

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• 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup unbleached flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

METHOD:

• Core 3 unpeeled pears and blend in food processor into puree
• Add sugar, coconut spread, almond milk, ginger, lemon juice, salt and flaxseed meal, process and set aside
• Combine sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl; stir in peeled and diced pear until evenly coated, set aside
• Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda in large mixing bowl
• Stir in pear puree mixture until just combined
• Layer dough alternating with diced pear in greased loaf pan
• Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour