"Summary: Delicate pears, brown sugar and butter come together with dark chocolate chips to make a specially delicious moist and flavourful quick tea bread. A delightful fall special from ‘Baking with Friends‘ by Kathleen King.Serves 10..."
INGREDIENTS
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210g {1 3/4 cup} plain flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
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100g {1/2 cup} unsalted butter
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115g {3/4 cup firmly packed} brown sugar
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup applesauce {recipe follows}
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract
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400g pears {about 2 cups diced} or 2 large {or 3 small pairs}, chopped
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150g {1 cup} dark chocolate chips
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2 Apples, cored, peeled and sliced
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1-2 tbsp water {as required}
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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1/2 tsp lime juice