Pear and Ginger Muffins

Serves: 12 large muffins

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 15-20 min

Total:  30 min

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup milk
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 egg, lightly whisked
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 pears, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup candied ginger, cut into small pieces

Directions

1. Stir together milk and lemon juice and set aside for about 10 minutes until it turns to buttermilk.
2. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg and salt.
3. Add pears and most of the ginger, and toss to coat.
4. Add buttermilk, egg and vanilla and mix until a batter forms.
5. Grease 12 large muffin wells or line with paper cups. Scoop batter into each well. Garnish with a few pieces of candied ginger.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for 15-20 minutes, until muffins have turned light brown.
7. Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.