Ingredients
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1-1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup butter, melted4 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups diced peeled pears
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, baking soda and nutmeg; set aside. In another bowl, whisk the sugar, oil and butter. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be stiff). Stir in pears.
Pour into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
