Ingredients

  • 2 c. all purpose flour
  • 1 c. rye flour
  • 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. chopped peeled pears or 1 - 16 oz. can pear halves, drained and chopped
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1 c. finely shredded, unpeeled zucchini
  • 1 c. cooking oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans

Method

  • Spray two 8x4x2 inch baking pans with nonstick coating.
  • In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking power and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine pears, sugar, zucchini, oil, eggs and vanilla; mix well.
  • Add flour mixture, stir just till combined.
  • Stir in chopped nuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake at 350° for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes and remove bread from pan.
  • Wrap in plastic when thoroughly cool and store overnight before slicing.