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Pecan Pear Muffins

Name: Pecan Pear Muffins
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: about 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups chopped peeled ripe pears (about 6 medium); 1 cup chopped pecans

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

about 2 dozen

Updated: Oct. 14, 2022

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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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups chopped peeled ripe pears (about 6 medium)
1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In another bowl, combine the eggs, oil and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the pears and pecans.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 259 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

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