Pear-Walnut Muffins
Source of Recipe
msn
List of Ingredients
� 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
� 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
� 2 teaspoons baking powder
� 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
� 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
� 1/8 teaspoon salt
� 1 large egg
� 1/2 cup cooking oil
� 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
� 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
� 1 medium pear, cored and finely chopped
� 3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
� 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Recipe
1. In a mixing bowl stir together flour, the 1/2 cup brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Make a well in center of flour mixture. In a bowl beat egg; stir in oil, yogurt, and vanilla. Add all at once to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in pear.
2. Lightly grease twelve muffin cups or line with paper bake cups; fill two-thirds full. For topping, combine walnuts and the 2 tablespoons brown sugar; sprinkle onto batter in cups. Bake in a 400 degree F oven about 20 minutes or until golden. Serve warm. Makes 12 muffins.
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