This Banana Pear Bread is an easy breakfast or snack, and the crunchy brown sugar cinnamon topping puts it over the top delicious!
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Last week my bananas were a little past their prime, and I had pears on the counter that just never ripened. The first thing that came to my mind was this banana pear bread! I never thought to combine the two before, but I am so glad I tried it this time. This bad fruit situation turned into a beautiful thing!
I will tell you, I added too many pears to this bread, so if you’re thinking it looks overloaded with pears…you are correct. I was a little too eager to rid my counter of the unripe pears and over did it a little. I wrote the recipe to include a lesser amount. We all still loved this bread, but it was almost more pear than bread! Oops.
The pears are not mushy, but not crunchy either. The texture was just right and we thought they were a delicious match for the sweet bananas and the warm, spicy cinnamon! And the topping? Please don’t skip the topping!! The brown sugar and cinnamon caramelize and make an irresistible crust on the top of the bread. I can’t wait to make this again!
Catherine good. I used only halfgar. Beand pear it w enough. says
pears in addition to bananas. There is a sugar walnut topping .
I looked at the recipe and thought it didn’t call for as much flour as several I’ve baked with bananas and fruit. The texture is very moist. Good flavor. I used about half the sugar because the fruit was really ripe/sweet.
Enjoy.
Nanci says
Just made this yummy recipe, made it into muffins though. Had to make pear sauce because I didn’t have apple sauce (grocery store is closed today). Very easy & delicious! Will add to my recipe collection, especially since I have a pear tree!
gvs says
Made this but added about 3/4 cup frozen mixed berries left in freezer – fantastic -really moist and yummy!
Karen says
Thank you for the inspiration! I had an overwhelming amount of mashed banana that I had worked into loaves, one with chocolate and one with pineapple. There was still more banana and one pear sitting on my counter – I wasn’t sure but then saw your recipe. Yes! I even had some pear sauce (got too lazy to can them last year so they all became sauce) and used it in place of the apple sauce. I also turned them into muffins as my other tins were in the oven. Yummy! Thank you!
Lisa D says
OH my! I made this yesterday…DELICIOUS!!! I wouldn’t have thought of putting the two (banana and pear) together, but it was oh so good! My family all thought it was a hit too.
thanks much!
Angela {Mind Over Batter} says
I may be alone here, but one can never add too many pears. Especially if you’re trying to get rid of ’em!! This bread looks fantastic!
Nikki @ NikSnacks says
What a great use of bananas “past their prime”!
Kim Beaulieu says
I heart this bread. There’s just something about banana bread that makes me a happy girl. The addition of pear is sublime.
Anita says
This is perfect for my fruit-obsessed toddler! Yum!
Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says
I love using pear in quick breads like this – I bet the pear-banana combo tasted great! Love that brown sugar topping,too.
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
I never thought of adding banana and pear together! Great combination!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
Haha. I’m always overeager with the add-ins. 😀 It looks perfect to me!
Heather // girlichef says
Yes, I was totally eyeballing that beautiful top crust! I love the pairing of banana and pears, I’ll have to try that.
Martha @ A Family Feast says
What a great flavor pairing! I must try this…
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
Pears are my husband’s favorite fruit and he loves banana bread – he will thank you for this 😉 Have a happy Thanksgiving!
Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom says
It looks really moist! Happy Thanksgiving! !
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
I love seeing those big chunks of pears. I’m sure this bread is incredibly moist and delicious!
Angie says
I can’t wait to try this, I love pears and bans bread!
Rose | The Clean Dish says
Mmmm Banana Pear Bread! Looks like you truly made the most out of your “bad fruit” situation haha! Great recipe!!
Paula - bell'alimento says
Love the addition of pear to this!
Mir says
Too many pears looks good to me! But I’ll follow your recipe anyway. Great combo!
Stephanie Brubaker says
Thanks, Mir! Hope you have a happy thanksgiving 🙂