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Spiced Pear Muffins

Name: Spiced Pear Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 dozen mini muffins or 16 regular muffins
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons molasses; 1-1/2 cups finely chopped peeled pears (about 2 medium); 1/2 cup raisins; 1/3 cup chopped walnuts

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4 Reviews

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Linda Jachimstal

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jun. 16, 2022

I got this outstanding recipe from the custodian at our church, who fixes these moist, fruity muffins and shares them with friends. He gave me one to try a couple years ago, and I was hooked. The tasty combination of pears and spices is irresistible. —Linda Jachimstal, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Editor's Note:If using regular-size muffin cups, bake for 18-22 minutes.

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Spiced Pear Muffins

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Yield:2 dozen mini muffins or 16 regular muffins

Prep:15 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons molasses
1-1/2 cups finely chopped peeled pears (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

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Directions

1
In a large bowl, combine the first eight 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.

2
Fill greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.