Sandi's Pumpkin Pear Bread

When I lived in Ukiah, one of my favorite things about the holidays was sampling Sandi Ledford's pumpkin pear bread. I think my first taste was after buying a loaf at the hospital's fall Volunteer Bake Sale. One bite and I was in love!

Although I've made this recipe a number of times, on occasion, I just screw it up. I strongly advise that you read it through carefully and pay attention to the order.

Ingredients:
Directions:
1. Move oven rack to just below center. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. 
2. Peel pear, core and finely dice to measure one cup. (I use a little more than one cup for extra moisture)
3. Resift flour with salt, soda, cinnamon and ginger. (I dump them all in a bowl and whisk together.)
4. In a separate bowl, beat oil, eggs and sugar until light.
5. Add pumpkin and mix until smooth.
6. Stir in dry ingredients until well-mixed, then stir in pears and walnuts.
7. Divide batter evenly between two greased and floured loaf pans (8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2).
8. Bake for 55 minutes, just until loaves test done or when a toothpick inserted near the center tests done.
9. Remove from oven, cool 10 minutes and turn out onto wire rack.
10. Enjoy!

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