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The Bake

Maple Almond Pear Loaf

Warm spices, sweet autumn pears, and toasted almonds bake into an effortlessly cozy morning loaf.

Maple Almond Pear Loaf

You’ll Need

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda & 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp pure almond extract
  • 1 1/2 cups diced ripe pears
  • 1/2 cup sliced toasted almonds

Preparation

  1. Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, and almond extract.
  2. Fold wet into dry until just combined, then gently fold in diced pears and half the almonds.
  3. Pour into a greased 9×5 loaf pan, top with remaining almonds, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50–55 minutes.