Pecan Pear Bread

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     Ingredients:


     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
     1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
     1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
     1 1/2 cups chopped peeled pears
     2/3 cup chopped pecans
     1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel



     Directions:


     1. 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.

     2. Spread into a greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 65-75 minutes or until a
         toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack
         to cool completely.