Pecan Pear Bread

Pecan Pear Bread
Taste Of Home's Quick Cooking
Serving Size : 1

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups chopped peeled pears
2/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and oil. Add eggs, one
at a time, beating well after each addition. Add sour
cream and vanilla; mix well. Combine dry ingredients;
add to sour cream mixture and mix well. Stir in pears,
pecans, and lemon peel. Spread into greased 8 x 4 x 2
inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 65-75 minutes
or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out
clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire
rack to cool completely.

YIELD: 1 loaf