Here is a delicious recipe from our friends over at Social Pantry.

Social Pantry’s

Pear, Honey & Pistachio Loaf Cake Recipe

INGREDIENTS

250g unsalted butter (2 tbsp of which is for the pears)

4 peeled and chopped pears

300g caster sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

3 large eggs

340g plain flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

70ml milk

170g honey

50g green pistachios

METHOD

1. Pre heat your oven to 180C/160C Fan.
2. Add your chopped pears and 2 tbsp butter into a small saucepan and soften over a gentle heat, allowing the pieces to caramelise. This should take around 5-10 minutes.
3. Mix all the dry ingredients together.
4. Meanwhile, cream the butter and sugar together in a standing mixer, once light, add the vanilla extract and the eggs, one by one.
5. Mix in the milk and honey until combined.
6. Stir in the pear mixture. Pour into a prepared loaf tin and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked.
7. Allow to cool and then drizzle with icing and crushed green pistachios.

8. Enjoy!

Recipe & Photos by Social Pantry, view their inspiring blog here.