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These muffins are delicious! Chock-full of pears, pecans and down-home goodness, the moist sweet treats are terrific with a glass of cold milk or a steaming cup of coffee. -Laura Ward, Las Vegas, Nevada
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 259 calories, 13 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 160 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.
Originally published as Pecan Pear Muffins in Quick Cooking September/October 2002, p29
Big Batch Baked GoodsWe enjoy homemade baked goods for breakfast, but I don’t have time to bake each morning before school. So I devote 1 day a month to making large batches of cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, cream cheese rolls and muffins. I place them in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags labeled with the date. (They freeze for about 2 months.) On busy mornings, it’s a snap to pop a few in the microwave to warm. The kids love the fresh-baked flavor. —Lori T., New London, Texas
We enjoy homemade baked goods for breakfast, but I don’t have time to bake each morning before school. So I devote 1 day a month to making large batches of cinnamon rolls, doughnuts, cream cheese rolls and muffins. I place them in heavy-duty resealable plastic bags labeled with the date. (They freeze for about 2 months.) On busy mornings, it’s a snap to pop a few in the microwave to warm. The kids love the fresh-baked flavor. —Lori T., New London, Texas
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Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2012 by Cougiecat
Am going through my pear harvest and tried this and two other recipes. This was by far the best of the three. They were wonderfully moist and made a perfect breakfast for my family. They ended up making more than 2 dozen for me. I didn't really measure how many cups of pears I added though- it was probably closer to 6. Used veggie oil instead of canola as well bcs that's what I had in the house.
Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2011 by juicyfruit007
These were good -- my little children loved them -- but nothing special. A little too much pear for my liking. Also, just pealing and chopping the pear took at least half an hour by itself, if not more, so for that reason alone I won't make this recipe. Only for a stupendous recipe would I take the trouble!
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2010 by Amy the Midwife
Very moist with all the pears. A bit too sweet for my taste, but others didn't think so. I used sugar pears which are very sweet, so maybe that's partly to blame.I also added 1/2 tsp. ginger and 1/4 tsp. nutmeg to make them a spiced pear muffin.
Very moist with all the pears. A bit too sweet for my taste, but others didn't think so. I used sugar pears which are very sweet, so maybe that's partly to blame.
I also added 1/2 tsp. ginger and 1/4 tsp. nutmeg to make them a spiced pear muffin.
Reviewed on Nov. 03, 2010 by mccraryshell
Just allowed these to cool enough to sample one before dinner. The muffin is delicious (as was the batter). I would like to know if this particular recipe can be frozen.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2010 by mafrajsm
Lovely, moist and flavorful! I used half the oil and reduced the sugar to 1 1/2 cups since my pears were very ripe and they're still wonderful. Will definitely make again
Reviewed on Sep. 04, 2009 by mom2tek
Delicious!! Love them but I will chop the pears up much finer next time. My family likes them very finely chopped.
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