Pear, Pecan and Chocolate Muffins
May 19th, 2008 by Margot
INGREDIENTS
2 cups plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
¾ cup golden caster sugar
1 egg
1 cup milk or a little bit more
75g unsalted butter
75g pecans / ¾ cup (chopped)
300g optionally peeled and cored pears (cubed) – about 3 small pears
125g dark chocolate bar (chopped)
EQUIPMENT
12 paper or silicon muffin cases
muffin tray
METHOD
In a bowl mix all dry ingredients together: flour, baking powder, chocolate and sugar.
Melt butter and leave aside till cooled down, combine with milk and egg, add to the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir in pears and pecans.
Fill muffin tray with muffin cases, then fill each muffin case with the dough.
Bake in preheated oven to 180°C (356°F) for about 25-30 minutes till golden brown.
Let them cool down before eating.
This recipe makes 12-14 muffins.
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May 20th, 2008 at 02:42
Hi Margot! I enjoyed reading about your wholesome lunchboxes. I also read that your husband is from Dominica…mine is too! It’s not often that we meet people from Dominica or people that know if it. I look forward to reading your blog.
May 20th, 2008 at 04:19
so pretty! =)
May 20th, 2008 at 11:40
i’ve never had pear in a muffin before. Gotta try these, and love your colourful muffin cups.
May 20th, 2008 at 11:54
I tried pomegranate in a muffin and know friut makes for moist muffins. And like the idea of chocolate pieces rather than chips.
May 20th, 2008 at 20:34
Margot, this is a very nice recipe! I would have never thought of using a pear in muffins – what a great idea. Must make it moist, the way I like muffins. I agree with Aparna, chocolate pieces go better than chips in a cupcake. Tried and tested:) I am saving your recipe! I want to try out some of your Polish recipes, too! So many things to try!!! Yum!
May 20th, 2008 at 20:39
Pear in muffins? – Brilliant!
May 21st, 2008 at 14:48
Love the flavors you got together here, Margot! YUM!
May 22nd, 2008 at 15:56
Dear Margot, this is a lovely and yummy recipe!! Gloria
May 22nd, 2008 at 21:07
Oh, where did you come with this inspiring flavor combination, Margot? They sound so lovely.
May 27th, 2008 at 12:45
Oh this has to be one of the best combos Margot
Lovely looking muffins!!
Rosie x