Pear Bread

•2 or 3 fresh pears
•1/2 cup canola oil
•1 cup sugar
•2 eggs
•1/4 cup sour cream
•1 teaspoon vanilla
•2 cups flour
•1/2 teaspoon salt
•1 teaspoon baking soda
•1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
•1/2 cup walnuts chopped
Peel pears and chop to make 1 cup. Beat oil, sugar and eggs, add sour cream and vanilla. Mix the baking soda and the salt, and the cinnamon with the flour. Add to first mixture until well blended. Fold in the pears and the walnuts. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray (or use a couple of smaller pans). Have oven preheated to 350 degrees. Bake for approximately 1 hour, smaller pans less time. Check for doneness with a toothpick.