Pear bread with walnuts

4 large ripe pears

1 stick of butter (1/2 cup butter), melted and cooled

1/4 cup avocado oil

2/3 cup packed light brown sugar

2 large eggs, beaten

1 1⁄2 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 3⁄4 cups flour

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp kosher salt

1⁄2 cup walnuts, chopped

1 to 2 tbsp sugar in the raw (optional)



1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8x8-inch pan with cooking spray, or line it with parchment paper.


2. Chop the pears into medium size chunks (no need to peel), then place them in a blender and puree until well blended.


3. Beat together the melted butter, oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla with a large whisk until well blended. Add the pear puree and mix until combined.  Add the cinnamon, baking soda, and salt and stir.  Then add the flour and mix just until combined. Add in the walnuts.

4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread out evenly with a spatula. Evenly sprinkle the top of the batter with the sugar in the raw. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick placed in the center of the bread comes out clean.

5. Allow the bread to cool for 20 minutes.