Dried Pear Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Cover dried pears with 2 c.
2. 2
   hot water and let soak 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Drain pears and snip into small pieces.
4. 4
   Sift dry ingredients together (except sugar).
5. 5
   Combine in another bowl sugar, butter, egg, 1/4 c.
6. 6
   water and orange juice.
7. 7
   Mix well; add dry ingredients.
8. 8
   Stir in pears and pecans.
9. 9
   Pour mixture into a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan, which has been lightly greased and floured.
10. 10
    Bake at 350F for 55-60 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan and cool completely on rack.
12. 12
    Makes 1 loaf.
13. 13
    May be frozen.