Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon ground cloves1 large egg, room temperature1 cup plain yogurt1/2 cup vegetable oil3 tablespoons molasses1-1/2 cups finely chopped peeled pears (about 2 medium)1/2 cup raisins1/3 cup chopped walnuts
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another bowl, beat the egg, yogurt, oil and molasses until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in pears, raisins and walnuts.
Fill greased or paper-lined miniature muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until muffins test done. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.
