Caramelized Pear-Buckwheat Bread

Buckwheat flour has a rich brown color and a nutty flavor that goes so well with the decadent sweetness of the caramelized pears in this delicious gluten-free Caramelized Pear-Buckwheat Bread.

5 from 2 votes

Print Recipe

Gluten-Free Caramelized Pear-Buckwheat Bread

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time1 hr

Total Time1 hr 20 mins

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Servings: 1 Loaf

Calories: 3067kcal

Author: Olga Miller

Ingredients

• ▢ 3 firm-ripe pears of choice
• ▢ ½ cup (125 mL) unsweetened oat milk
• ▢ 1 tablespoon (15 mL) apple cider vinegar
• ▢ 9 tablespoons (127 g) vegan butter, divided, plus more for greasing the pan
• ▢ 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar, divided
• ▢ 1 teaspoon (5 mL) pure vanilla extract
• ▢ Kosher or fine sea salt
• ▢ 1½ cups (180 g) gluten-free all-purpose flour that includes xanthan gum (I used Bob’s Red Mill)
• ▢ ½ cup (60 g) buckwheat flour
• ▢ 2 teaspoons (8 g) baking powder
• ▢ ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) baking soda
• ▢ ½ teaspoon (1.3 g) ground cinnamon
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g) ground cardamom
• ▢ Pinch of ground nutmeg
• ▢ 2 large eggs , slightly beaten

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• ▢
  Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing the two long sides to overhang; set aside.
• ▢
  Core and chop 2 pears into ½-inch pieces; set aside. In a small cup, stir together milk and apple cider vinegar; set aside. In a small pot set over low heat, melt 1 stick of butter; set aside.
• ▢
  In a medium skillet set over medium-high heat, melt remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Add ¼ cup of sugar, reserved chopped pears, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes until the pears are softened and caramelized; set aside.
• ▢
  In a large bowl, combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and ¼ teaspoon of salt; set aside.
• ▢
  In a medium bowl, combine eggs, remaining ¾ cup of sugar, melted stick of butter, and milk/vinegar mixture. Add egg mixture to flour mixture and stir until moistened. Fold in caramelized pear pieces, with juices and all.
• ▢
  Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the surface. Thinly slice remaining pear and artfully arrange on top. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• ▢
  Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from pan.

Notes

To make this bread egg free, mix 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal with 6 tablespoons of water. Let sit for 15 minutes to thicken. Use as directed in the recipe.

---

Nutrition facts calculated for the entire loaf. Actual nutrition facts per serving will vary based on the size of the bread slices.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Gluten-Free Caramelized Pear-Buckwheat Bread

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3067 Calories from Fat 1107

% Daily Value*

Fat 123g189%

Saturated Fat 25g125%

Trans Fat 19g

Polyunsaturated Fat 35g

Monounsaturated Fat 55g

Cholesterol 342mg114%

Sodium 2465mg103%

Potassium 1614mg46%

Carbohydrates 481g160%

Fiber 42g168%

Sugar 280g311%

Protein 43g86%

Vitamin A 809IU16%

Vitamin C 23mg28%

Calcium 1062mg106%

Iron 14mg78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Have you tried this recipe? Give it a star rating and let us know your thoughts in the Ratings & Reviews section below.