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    Pear and Ginger Loaf

    A warmly spiced ginger loaf sweetened with golden syrup and topped with sliced fresh pear. Lovely sliced for afternoon tea.

    By Julia Scott, NZ Registered Dietitian · 24 May 2020

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    Pear and Ginger Loaf

    Recipe

    Pear and Ginger Loaf

    Ingredients

    Batch

    Method

    1. 1Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a loaf tin with baking paper.
    2. 2Beat the eggs and sugar until blended.
    3. 3Mix golden syrup and butter, then combine well with the egg mix.
    4. 4Sift in the dry ingredients, mix well.
    5. 5Stir in boiling water and pour mixture into prepared loaf tin.
    6. 6Top with sliced pears and bake for 45 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

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