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Mandarin Orange and Pear Muffins


These muffins are light and refreshing, thanks to the bold orange flavour and a sweet topping.  I topped the muffins with two pieces of  Mandarin orange and added a sprinkling of sugar to give them a crusty top.  The pears added a fruity flavour and provided a moist texture to the muffins as well.






Recipe for Pear and Mandarin Orange Muffins

 Ingredients   
  • 9 oz plain flour
  • 4 oz caster sugar 
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter or Canola oil (I used melted butter)
  • 125 to 150 ml plain yoghurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup chopped pears
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • a pinch of salt
  • Mandarin orange
  • Sugar for sprinkling

Method
  1. Sift flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a mixing bowl.  Add in the sugar and mix well.
  2. Lightly whisk the eggs, oil, yoghurt and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture, toss in the chopped pears, mix till just combined.
  4. Scoop the batter into the muffin pan.  Arrange 2 pieces of Mandarin orange on the surface and add a sprinkling of sugar.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven @ 200 deg.C for 20 to 25 mins.  Test with a skewer till it comes out clean.
  6. Let muffins cool in pan and serve warm.
  7. Yield : 12 Muffins





I'm linking this post to the 'Little Thumbs Up' event and the theme for August is 'Flour'
organised by
Zoe of  'Bake for Happy Kids', Doreen of  'My Little Favourite DIY' and hosted by
Diana Gale of   'Domestic Goddess Wannabe'

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  1. Veronica August 4, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    Looks yummy. However when do you add in the chopped pears?

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    1. Sokehah cheahAugust 5, 2014 at 4:36 PM

      Thanks for the alert, Veronica. I've edited the method....:))

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  2. MelAugust 4, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    Fruity muffins sounds so good for my breakfast!

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  3. ann lowAugust 4, 2014 at 10:03 PM

    Hi Cheah, I love the golden colour on top, look so pretty and yummy

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  4. Angie's RecipesAugust 4, 2014 at 10:25 PM

    They look so gorgeous golden brown and moist. Excellent, Cheah!

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  5. ~ Nee ~August 5, 2014 at 4:55 AM

    Oh Cheah , you are killing me here , mouth watering just looking at the screen , got to make these ;-D ~Nee~

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  6. Holly (2 Kids and Tired)August 5, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    What a fantastic summer recipe. These are mouth-watering.

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  7. PHAugust 5, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    Cheah, these muffins are very attractive!

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  8. Medeja- CranberryJamAugust 5, 2014 at 6:10 PM

    These muffins look beautiful.. the color is very nice.

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  9. DomesticGoddessWannabeAugust 5, 2014 at 7:35 PM

    When you bake muffins that look like these, how do you stop yourself from eating them all??? love!!

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    1. Sokehah cheahAugust 5, 2014 at 11:37 PM

      Ha, ha, you've said it right. I was the first to take a bite after it was slightly cooled!

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  10. Ivy SewAugust 5, 2014 at 11:27 PM

    Hi Cheah, this muffin is so irresistible and yummy. I am bookmarking this and just can't wait to give this a try. Thanks for sharing and regards :)

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    1. Sokehah cheahAugust 5, 2014 at 11:38 PM

      Thank you. Do let me know after you've tried this!

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  11. ZoeAugust 6, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    Hi Cheah,

    Like the fact that these muffins are fully packed with nice, sweet and tangy fruits. Yum!

    Zoe

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  12. KimmyAugust 6, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    Hi Soke Hah, I love light and fluffy muffins. Will give this a try. Are you using canned mandarin oranges?

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  13. 咩咩August 7, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    Wow~ Moist and fruity muffins! My mom will love this. (^_^)

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