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Winter Spice Pear and Almond Loaf with Maple Drizzle

Name: Winter Spice Pear and Almond Loaf with Maple Drizzle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (ensure it contains xanthan gum); 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 ½ cups); ½ cup almond meal (ground almonds); ⅓ cup pure maple syrup; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; ⅓ cup plain non-dairy yogurt (for dairy-free option, use almond or soy yogurt); 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as vegetable or light olive oil); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

By Beginnerbakes Editorial TeamPublished Apr 26, 2026 | Updated Jul 11, 2026

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Winter Spice Pear and Almond Loaf with Maple Drizzle with measured ingredients, 65-minute total timing, 10-serving yield, oven settings, and step-by-step instructions.

Prep 15 min

Cook 50 min

Total 65 min

Servings 10

Difficulty easy

Cuisine American

Ingredients

Servings 10

1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (ensure it contains xanthan gum)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
2 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 ½ cups)
½ cup almond meal (ground almonds)
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
2 large eggs, at room temperature
⅓ cup plain non-dairy yogurt (for dairy-free option, use almond or soy yogurt)
2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as vegetable or light olive oil)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

BeginnerBakes winter spice pear almond loaf ingredients

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and almond meal until well combined.
Add the diced pears to the dry ingredients and gently toss to coat them evenly. This helps prevent sinking during baking.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Add the maple syrup, non-dairy yogurt, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Using a spatula, fold gently just until all ingredients are incorporated and no large flour pockets remain. Avoid overmixing to keep the loaf tender.
Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes before lifting it out using the parchment overhang. Allow it to cool completely on a wire rack.
Once cooled, drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of pure maple syrup evenly over the top of the loaf just before serving for a sweet finishing touch.
To store, wrap the loaf tightly in plastic wrap or foil. It stays fresh at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to a week. This loaf is freezer-friendly-slice before freezing to enjoy convenient portions anytime within 3 months.