Recipe Name Pear Vanilla Muffins Submitted by Jacob Recipe Description http://www.thepastryaffair.com/blog/2011/4/29/vanilla-pear-muffins.html Quantity 12 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 20 Ready In (minutes) 30

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1 tablespoon Lemon zest 1 cup, packed brown sugar, light packed 4 tablespoons butter, no salt, softened 1/4 cup Oil, canola and soybean 1 cup applesauce (unsweetened) 2 pear, large (approx 2 per lb) pear, very ripe and juicy Steps Sequence Step 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2 In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. 3 Set aside. 4 In another bowl, mix together the eggs, vanilla, zest, brown sugar, butter, oil, and applesauce until well combined. 5 Fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined; do not overmix. 7 Stick 3 thin slices of pear directly into top of the muffin batter. 9 Bake for 20 minutes, or until the muffin tops are lightly browned and bounce back to the touch. 10 Serve hot or at room temperature.