Serves: 18
Total Calories: 91

1 package apple cinnamon bread mix *
3/4 cup buttermilk **
3 tablespoons oils
1 egg
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 large firm pear, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Heat oven to 400°F. Line with paper baking cups or grease 18 muffin cups. In large bowl, combine quick bread mix, buttermilk, oil and egg. Stir 50 to 75 strokes with spoon until mix is moistened. Stir in cranberries, walnuts and pear. Spoon batter into paper-lined muffin cups. (Cups will be full.)

Bake at 400°F. for 18 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or cool.

TIPS:
*Date bread mix can be substituted.
**To substitute for buttermilk, use 2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice plus milk to make 3/4 cup.

HIGH ALTITUDE - Above 3,500 feet: Add 1/4 cup flour to dry bread mix. Bake as directed above.

Nutrition Per Serving (1 muffin): Calories 170 Protein 3g Carbohydrate 24g Fat 7g Sodium 125mg

From "Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off® Cookbook." Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 18
Total Calories: 91
Calories from Fat: 55

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