# Fruit-Baked Cakes The Pear & Meyer Lemon Bread by Deanna Segrave-Daly is a Slice of Summer By Meghan Young | Published 2014-02-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pear-meyer-lemon-bread References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/02/17/Cake-with-Whole-Pears-Baked-Inside/) & [healthyaperture](http://healthyaperture.com/blog/post/sweet-splurges-pear-meyer-lemon-bread) The Pear & Meyer Lemon Bread is a unique baked good that incorporates [whole pears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pear-lychee-cider) into its recipe. That's right, entire pears are baked right in the middle of the loaf, creating a delicious moist center that would whet anyone's appetite. Poached in sugar water first, 3 Bosc pears are placed in one's favorite [quick bread batter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperidge-farm-swirl-caramel-brioche) for an added bit of taste and texture. Conceived by Deanna Segrave-Daly of Healthy Aperture, the Pear & Meyer Lemon Bread recipe was inspired by a fruit display at Trader's Joe and an article in the Jan/Feb issue of Cooking Light. A fun dish for cold winter days, it introduces a delicious slice of summer for those who have been suffering from the onslaught of polar vortexes this year. Comfort food has never been more creative. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fruit-infused Baked Goods:** Incorporating whole fruits into baked goods creates unique and flavorful desserts. - **Creative Comfort Foods:** Introducing unexpected ingredients and flavors into traditional comfort foods brings a new level of creativity to the table. - **Seasonal Flavors All Year Round:** Using seasonal fruits and flavors in baked goods allows consumers to enjoy the taste of summer even during cold winter months. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakery:** Bakeries can attract customers by offering fruit-infused baked goods that provide a unique twist to traditional treats. - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants and cafes can create creative comfort food menus that incorporate unexpected ingredients and flavors. - **Grocery Retail:** Grocery stores can capitalize on the trend of seasonal flavors in baked goods by offering a variety of fruit-infused products throughout the year. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Citrusy Fruit-Forward Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperidge-farm-swirl-bread.md) - [Lemon-Themed Bakery Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemoninspired-menu.md) - [Crunchy Citrus Dessert Loaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-crunch-mega-loaf.md) - [Seasonal Meyer Lemon Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meyer-lemon-cake.md) - [Citrusy Free-From Muffins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-streusel-muffin.md) - [Cheese-Stuffed Banana Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-stuffed-banana-bread.md) - [Citrusy Springtime Bundt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-bundt-cakes-lemon-blueberry.md) - [Lemon-Infused Dessert Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-dip1.md) - [Southern Dessert-Inspired Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beatrice-bakery.md)