Ginger Pear Muffins

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups flour3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup plus 6 teaspoons packed light brown sugar - the 6 tsps is for the tops of the muffins to be sprinkled on before baking*2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon ground ginger2/3 cup sour cream1/2 cup vegetable oil1 tablespoon honey2 eggs1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped peas, about 1/4 inch dice (2 pears)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400oF, and line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper muffin cups.

Measure into a bowl the dry ingredients and whisk together (except the 6 teaspoons of brown sugar).

In a large measuring cup whisk the sour cream, oil, honey and eggs together and then fold this into the dry ingredients.

Lastly, mix in the diced pear and then divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.

Sprinkle each one with 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar* and then bake for 17 - 20 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack.

Serving Size: Makes 12 standard-sized muffins

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user NOBLE-FAIL.

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 296.2
  • Total Fat: 12.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 36.0 mg
  • Sodium: 103.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 50.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
  • Protein: 3.4 g

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