Pear-Nut Biscuits Recipe

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Pears bring a mild sweetness to these tender biscuits while chopped pecans lend a little crunch. These are great for an on-the-go breakfast. Thanks to Mary Ann Dell of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania for the recipe.

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Pear-Nut Biscuits Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.
  • Yield: 10 Servings
20 15 35

Ingredients

  • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1 cup chopped peeled ripe pears
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk egg and cream; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Fold in pears and pecans. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 10 biscuits.

Nutritional Facts 1 biscuit equals 191 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 307 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Pear-Nut Biscuits in Healthy Cooking August/September 2008, p42

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Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2010 by LeenerBug

It was very doughy and not much taste. I would add some spice and perhaps drizzle honey on it.


Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2010 by salliegadden

I liked the easy recipe & pear taste. Think I'd add spice to batter or glaze to biscuits, tho, next time. Thanks!

 
 
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