Figgy Holiday Quick Bread

1/2 cup vegetable oil or 1 stick butter, melted, plus more for greasing pans 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped dried figs or dates 2 tablespoons diced candied orange peel 3/4 cup toasted and chopped pecans 2 large eggs 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 apple or pear, unpeeled, shredded and squeezed dry (about 1/2 cup)