Frozen Raspberries were on special this week for 1/2 price so about $2.80 which is such great value. I can never afford to buy fresh raspberries as they are normally close $8.00 for 250grams and I can never justify that when I could use that $8.00 to buy a kilo of meat.
There is nothing wrong with frozen raspberries or fruits in fact they are perfect for baking, eating as a guilt free treat and adding to breakfast cereals etc.
McDonald’s had been advertising a Raspberry and Pear loaf in their McCafe menu for the last couple of weeks (I can’t remember the last time I was able to sit in a McCafe and enjoy a coffee and cake) so I decided to whip up my own and enjoy it at home with a coffee from my Aldi Expressi Coffee Machine.
INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 Cups Self Raising Flour
1 Tsp Bicarbonate Soda
1/2 Cup Caster Sugar
1 Tsp Vanilla Essence
1/2 Cup Light Olive Oil
2 Eggs
2 Pears, peeled and seeded
1 Cup Frozen Raspberries
1/2 Cup Pineapple Chunks and juice (I had this left in the fridge)
Alternatively use canned pears and 1/2 the cup of juice to replace the pineapple.
LET’S PUT IT ALTOGETHER
1. In a food processor place the pears and pineapple (if using) and process until a purée forms.
2. In a large bowl place the flour, bicarbonate soda and caster sugar mix well.
3. Form a well in the dry ingredients and add the oil, eggs and vanilla essence.
4. Add the pear purée and mix all ingredients with a wooden spoon until just combined.
5. Fold through the raspberries.
6. Place in a greased and lined loaf tin and bake in a 180 degree Celcius oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown and bounces back when touched.
Serve with a dusting of icing sugar.
Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze
Freezer friendly: cut into individual pieces and freeze separately in zip local bags.
Perfect for lunchboxes
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pear + raspberries = a match made in heaven!
Beautiful Amanda. I’m trying this one for sure.
Anne xx
Hi. this looks fab and I want to make it!! If you were using just tinned pears (i.e. no fresh pears and no pineapple..how much/many pears do you reckon? Or did you mean use 2 tinned pears plus 1/2cup of the juice from the tin?? Love the recipes and have made several with success!
Hi Beth, glad you love the recipe. You can replace the fresh pears and pineapple with 1 small can of pears and 1/2 cup of the juice that comes from the tin.
Hi. Love the recipe, sounds just perfect. But do you think i can use anything instead of sugar? If jest could you please tell me what and how much of it? Also do i just add frozen raspberries or do i have to refrost them first? Can i just add fresh raspberries? Sorry for all this questions and thanks for your answer
Hi, you can use a sugar substitute like stevia or honey. For the stevia use the recommended replacement for sugar and for honey (it won’t be as sweet) use 1/4 cup. The raspberries are added from frozen you can also use fresh if you like (but I find they are normally more expensive when compared to frozen).
What size tin pears if using cam not fresh ears
Just a small can will be enough.