Pear-Pecan Muffins Recipe

Name: Pear-Pecan Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose; 1/2 cup pastry flour, whole wheat; ⅓ cup brown sugar packed; ⅓ cup granulated sugar replacement (Splenda); 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds ground; 1 large pears peeled, cored and diced; ⅓ cup pecans chopped; 1 large eggs slightly beaten; 3/4 cup buttermilk lowfat; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon sugar granulated (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 cup pastry flour, whole wheat
⅓ cup brown sugar packed
⅓ cup granulated sugar replacement (Splenda)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds ground
1 large pears peeled, cored and diced
⅓ cup pecans chopped
1 large eggs slightly beaten
3/4 cup buttermilk lowfat
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon sugar granulated (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
2
Coat 12 (2 1/2-inch size) muffin cups with non-stick cooking spray (or use paper cupcake liners).
3
Combine flours, sugars, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and ground cardamom in a medium bowl.
4
Add pears and pecans and toss to coat.
5
In a small bowl, combine egg, oil and buttermilk.
6
Stir into flour and pear mixture just until moist.
7
Batter will be thick.
8
Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
9
Sprinkle granulated sugar over tops of muffins, if using.
10
Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
11
Remove muffins from pan immediately.
12
Cool on wire rack for about 10 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups flour, all-purpose, 1/2 cup pastry flour, whole wheat, ⅓ cup brown sugar packed, ⅓ cup granulated sugar replacement (Splenda), and more.

Yes, Pear-Pecan Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pear-Pecan Muffins

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