1/2 c. butter
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
2 c. grated pear
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped filbert nuts, toasted and skinned

1. Cream the butter and sugar until light.

2. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Blend well. Mix in the lemon rind.

3. Grate pears (after peeling and coring) on medium grater or in food processor. Mix with lemon juice. Stir into butter mixture.

4. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir into pear mixture until just blended. Stir in nuts.

5. Pour into a greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.

6. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour until golden brown and cooked in center.

7. Let cool 10 to 15 minutes before removing from pan to complete cooling. Yield: one 9 x 5 inch loaf.