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PEAR OAT MUFFINS

INGREDIENTS

2 cans (15 ounces each) Bartlett pear halves, drained
1 egg beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon freshly grated orange peel
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins

METHOD

Chop 2 pear halves; set aside. Puree remaining pear halves to equal 1 cup. Combine pear puree, egg, oil, vanilla, and orange peel; set aside. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl; mix well. Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients; mix just until moistened. Fold in chopped pears and raisins. Spoon into 16 paper-lined or greased muffin cups. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (PER SERVING)

Calories 157
Protein 2g
Carbohydrate 29g
Fiber 2g
Fat 4g
Cholesterol 2mg
Sodium 44mg