Pecan Pear Muffins

Submitted by Ceezie

"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. Recipe Source: TOH"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 24 muffins

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 vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups chopped peeled ripe pears (about 6 medium)
• 1 cup chopped pecans

directions

1. 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.
2. 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.