Pear and almond muffins

Method

• step 1

  Preheat the oven to 160C (320 F or gas mark 3). Note you may need to adjust the temperature or times slightly depending on your oven.

• step 2

  Sift the flour into a bowl and add the ground almonds. Add the sugar and oil and stir until combined.

• step 3

  Add the yoghurt and eggs and stir again until combined.

• step 4

  Add the cinnamon and almond essence and beat until fully combined.

• step 5

  Lastly fold in the chunks of pear, by hand, this will prevent the fruit from being chopped up too much by an electric mixer.

• step 6

  Half fill prepared muffin cases and sprinkle some flaked almond on the top (optional) then put the trays in the preheated oven.

• step 7

  Bake for 10-15 mins until golden brown or until a skewer comes out clean.

• step 8

  Allow to cool on a wire rack, these muffins can also be eaten hot with custard for a yummy dessert. Enjoy!