Maple Pear Oatmeal Muffins

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While browsing my cookbooks, i found this recipe from the culinary institute of america. have not tried this yet but wanted to keep it here so that i don't forget it. Looks just yummy. (4 points)

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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Prepare muffin cups with a light coating of cooking spray.

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Combine dry ingredients together in a bowl.

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Core and dice the pears into small chunks.

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Combine the pears , buttermilk , maple syrup , oil , sugar , egg and all but 2 tablespoons of the oatmeal together in a second bowl.

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Let sit for 5 minutes.

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Combine the pecans and reserved oatmeal together to use as a topping for the muffins.

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Set aside.

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Combine the wet and dry ingredients together until just mixed.

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Spoon batter into muffin cups , filling 2 / 3s full.

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Sprinkle with the pecan / oatmeal mix.

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Bake 18 to 20 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

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Cool 5 minutes and remove from pan.

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Serve warm or let the muffins finish cooling on a rack.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, pecans, quick-cooking rolled oats, bosc pears, fat-free buttermilk, brown sugar, maple syrup, canola oil, egg, cooking spray