Description
This Pear, Raspberry & Coconut Bread is moist, fruity, and bursting with flavor! Packed with juicy pears, tart raspberries, and shredded coconut, this lightly sweetened loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat. Serve it warm with butter for an extra indulgent bite!
Ingredients
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- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 2 1/2 cups plain flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2/3 cup caster sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 large pears, cored and chopped
- 150g raspberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a loaf tin with baking paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour and baking powder, then mix in both sugars and coconut.
- Make a well in the center and pour in the egg mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until combined.
- Add melted butter and oil, fold 3-4 times, then gently fold in pears and raspberries until just combined.
- Pour batter into the loaf tin and smooth the top.
- Lightly dust the top with flour and sprinkle with caster sugar.
- Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
- Serve warm with butter and a sprinkle of icing sugar, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg