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Spiced Pear Muffins




Source of Recipe


Taste of Home magazine






List of Ingredients



• 2 c. all-purpose flour
  
• 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
  
• 2 t. ground ginger
  
• 1 t. baking soda
  
• 1 t. ground cinnamon
  
• 1/2 t. salt
  
• 1/8 t. ground nutmeg
  
• 1/8 t. ground cloves
  
• 1 egg
  
• 1 c. (8 oz.) plain yogurt
  
• 1/2 c. vegetable oil
  
• 3 T. molasses
  
• 1-1/2 c. finely chopped peeled pears (about 2 medium)
  
• 1/2 c. raisins
  
• 1/3 c. chopped walnuts
  






Instructions



1. In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. In another bowl, beat the egg, yogurt, oil and molasses until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pears, raisins and walnuts. Fill greased or paper-lined minature muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.
   






Final Comments


Yield: 2 dozen mini muffins or 16 regular muffins. EDITOR'S NOTE: If using reguar-size muffin cups, bake for 18-22 minutes.