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Spiced Pear and Ginger Biscotti with Candied Pecans

2023-10-26 - Written by: Emilia Beaumont

Spiced Pear and Ginger Biscotti with Candied Pecans

These crunchy biscotti are packed with warm spices, juicy pear chunks, and sweet candied pecans for a festive and flavorful treat.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ripe pear, peeled, cored, and diced
  • ½ cup candied pecans

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flours, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the sugars and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the diced pear and candied pecans.
  5. Shape the dough into two logs about 12 inches long and 2 inches wide on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely on the baking sheet before slicing.
  7. Once cooled, slice each log into ½-inch thick biscotti. Arrange the slices back onto the baking sheet in a single layer.
  8. Bake again for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the biscotti are crisp and golden brown.

Let cool completely on wire rack before serving.