Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 medium pears, chopped

Directions

Grease a large loaf pan (9x5) or two small loaf pans (8x3). In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar and eggs. In a smaller bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk. Fold in the vanilla and pears. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake in a 350 degree F. oven for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes (1 large pan) or 50-55 minutes (2 small pans). Let cool in pans on wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove from pan and cool thoroughly. May be warmed slightly before serving in foil. Makes 12 slices.

Each serving contains 231 calories, 8g fat, 3g protein, 37g carb, 298mg sodium, 21mg cholesterol.