* Exported from MasterCook * Bartlett Pear Muffins Recipe By : http://www2.usapears.com/pbf-bartlett-r17.htm Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Breads Breakfast Fruit Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups flour -- all purpose 1/2 cup sugar -- granulated 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 large egg -- beaten 1/4 cup butter, melted -- cooled 1 lemon -- zest of 1 cup pears -- diced, , (2 med.) 1/2 cup walnut -- chopped or pecans Preheat oven to 425 degrees, F. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Beat together milk, beaten egg, butter and lemon zest. Mix pears and nuts into flour mixture. Gently stir milk mixture into dry ingredients. Batter should be lumpy, not smooth. Do not over mix. Spray muffin pans with nonstick spray. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 425 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes, until tops are browned. Remove from pan immediately, and serve warm. Tip: Bake in mini muffin pans and bake 425 degrees F for 15 minutes. Formatted by Pam with MC Buster 9/1/98 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -