Preheat oven to 325. Spray two 9"x5" loaf pans with cooking spray. Set aside. In a medium size bowl, mix together dry ingredients: whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt and lemon zest.

In another large mixing bowl, using a handheld mixer beat sugar and eggs on low until incorporated. Stir in vegetable oil, pear sauce and vanilla extract.

Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix on low until incorporated. Fold in the chopped pears and walnuts.

Divide batter among two prepared loaf pans. Sprinkle the tops with sugar- 1 to 2 Tablespoons per loaf.

Place pans in oven and bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean. I always check mine 10 minutes before to prevent over-baking. Depending on heat of your oven they loaves might need up to 70 minutes.

Allow loaves to cool on a baking rack until cool enough to remove from pans, about 15 minutes or so. Continue to cool on baking rack until fully cooled. Cover with plastic wrap and/or foil (both if you intend to freeze them). Enjoy!