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Pecan-Pear Muffins
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Servings: Makes 18 muffins |
Comments: A deliciously "spicy" muffin filled with pears and chopped pecans, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger. What a wonderful treat to serve your family or friends on a chilly autumn or winter's morning. |
Ingredients: ![]() 4 large pears, peeled, cored and diced into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs, beaten 2 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. salt 1 cup raisins or dates 1 cup chopped pecans Cooking Spray, for spraying muffin tins Muffin cup liners, (optional) |
Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 C). Spray 18 muffin cups with cooking spray, or line cups with muffin cup liners. Combine diced pears and both sugars in medium bowl; toss well. Blend oil, beaten eggs, and vanilla in large bowl. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in another medium bowl. Stir pear mixture into egg mixture; mix in dry ingredients. Fold in raisins (or dates if using) and pecans, do not overmix. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups; about one-half to two-thirds the way up. Bake muffins in prepared tins for 20 to 25 minutes in preheated 375 degree F (190 C) oven. Remove from oven and let muffins cool in pan for 5 minutes. Transfer muffins to a cooling rack to cool completely. Makes 18 muffins. Photograph taken by Diana Baker Woodall© 2003 |
Source: DianasDesserts.com |
Date: November 22, 2003 |
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Made these this morning. And they're really tasty. Thanks for the recipe.
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Made these this morning. And they're really tasty. Thanks for the recipe.
Nadja (from Holland)