Ingredients
3 large eggs, room temperature1-1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup vegetable oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt4 cups finely chopped peeled ripe pears (about 4 medium)1 teaspoon lemon juice1 cup chopped walnuts
Preparation
In a bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into the egg mixture just until moistened. Toss pears with lemon juice. Stir pears and walnuts into batter (batter will be thick).
Spoon into 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
