Here’s the first Post for the Blog Podge Group!

“What’s Cook’n Good Look’n?" will be the Category for all recipes I post.

Pear and Pecan Muffins

In view of the fact that many of us are spending more time at home these days, I thought I’d share a really great recipe with you in case you’re in the mood to do a little baking first thing in the morning!

I made these muffins this week and thought they were really delicious!

Ingredients:

Now Do This:

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl, combine Butter, Sugar, Eggs and Vanilla (or Brandy) until creamy.

Add the chopped pears and pecans and mix well.

Add the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg and cinnamon and mix well.

Add the milk and mix again.

The batter will be thick.

Spray a muffin pan with Canola or Vegetable oil and fill each muffin cup half full with batter.

Sprinkle sugar generously over each muffin and bake for approximately 30 – 40 minutes.

Check after 35 minutes, as ovens cook differently and you don’t want to overbake!

Test for doneness before removing from oven.  (I insert a knife in the top of each muffin and if it comes out clean, they’re done!) 

Note:  If muffins need a little more baking time and are browning too much, take a piece of foil, spray with the Canola or Veggie oil and place over the muffin tin for another five minutes or so until muffins test done. 

Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, carefully remove them and place on a plate.

Serve with Butter or Cream Cheese -- both are equally good!

Great with your favorite hot beverage!