Gingerbread Pear Loaf
"For a festive food gift, dress up your loaf with a strip of parchment paper, tinsel, and vintage ornaments...."
INGREDIENTS
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Cooking spray
1 1/2 c.
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all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 1/2 tsp.
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ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp.
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ground ginger
3/4 tsp.
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baking powder
1/4 tsp.
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plus 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 tsp.
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ground cloves
1/2 tsp.
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kosher salt
1/2 c.
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molasses
1/2 c.
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buttermilk
6 tbsp.
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(3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 c.
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packed dark brown sugar
2
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large eggs
1 1/2 tsp.
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pure vanilla extract
1/2
firm but ripe Bartlett pear, peeled and chopped
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