Gluten-Free Spiced Pear Bread

This tender gluten-free spiced pear bread bursts with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, studded with sweet, soft pear pieces. Its moist crumb and delightful aroma make it a perfect treat for any time of day.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Total: 75 min Serves: 10

At a glance: This medium baking recipe yields 10 servings in about 1h 15m (15 min prep, 60 min cook). It uses 11 ingredients — including gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, xanthan gum, gluten-free baking powder — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more baking recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Spiced Pear Bread: When preparing this baking recipe, ground cinnamon and nutmeg are sometimes packed alongside wheat products, so pick jars labeled gluten-free, with a matching flour blend and baking powder. Dice the pears on a cutting board that hasn't just held bread crumbs.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Spiced Pear Bread: Made with a gluten-free flour blend and no gluten-containing grains. Choose a flour blend and baking powder labeled gluten-free.

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Instructions

1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, xanthan gum (if using), gluten-free baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Ensure all the dry ingredients are thoroughly combined, creating a uniform mixture.
2 In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the warm milk, eggs, melted butter or oil, and granulated sugar until well combined and slightly frothy. This wet mixture will form the base of your bread's batter.
3 Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined, being careful not to overmix. The batter will be thick and slightly lumpy; fold in the diced ripe pears until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
4 Prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan by greasing it well and lining it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. You can gently tap the pan on the counter a couple of times to help settle the batter and remove any large air pockets.
5 Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a skewer in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil after 35 minutes if the top browns too fast. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Tips & Notes

Use pears that are ripe but still firm, such as Bosc or Anjou. Very soft pears release juice and leave a wet streak at the bottom of the loaf.
Toss the diced pears in 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture before folding them in to keep them from sinking.
This loaf slices more cleanly the next day. Wrap it once it's cool, and freeze extra slices with parchment between them.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free Spiced Pear Bread take?

Gluten-Free Spiced Pear Bread takes about 1 hour 15 minutes: 15 minutes to prep and 60 minutes to cook, for 10 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free Spiced Pear Bread with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Spiced Pear Bread?

Check gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, xanthan gum, gluten-free baking powder before they go into Gluten-Free Spiced Pear Bread. Ground cinnamon and nutmeg are sometimes packed alongside wheat products, so pick jars labeled gluten-free, with a matching flour blend and baking powder. Dice the pears on a cutting board that hasn't just held bread crumbs.

Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Spiced Pear Bread use?

Gluten-Free Spiced Pear Bread relies on a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, xanthan gum. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce. If the blend already lists xanthan gum, do not add a second binder unless this recipe says to.

How should leftover Gluten-Free Spiced Pear Bread be stored?

This loaf slices more cleanly the next day. Wrap it once it's cool, and freeze extra slices with parchment between them.

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