CRANBERRY PEAR MUFFINS

Cranberry Pear Muffins image

Provided by Ceezie

Categories Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can sliced pears
4 cups corn flakes
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup tart dried cranberries
glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
5 teaspoons pear juice or 5 teaspoons water

Steps:

In large mixing bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda,salt and the 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Set aside.
Drain pears, reserving liquid. Place pears, corn flakes cereal, egg whites, oil, and 3/4 cup of the pear liquid in food processor bowl. Using metal blade, process mixture about 30 seconds or until smooth. Add pear mixture and cherries to flour mixture, stirring only until combined. Portion evenly into twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin-pan cups coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 400° F about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan and drizzle with mixture of powdered sugar, 5 teaspoons of pear liquid or water and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.4, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 277.3, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 23.4, Protein 3.3