Pear-Walnut Muffins

Ingredients
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup cooking oil
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 pear, cored and finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons brown sugar 

Directions
1. In a mixing bowl stir together flour, the 1/2 cup brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Make a well in center of flour mixture. In a bowl beat egg; stir in oil, yogurt, and vanilla. Add all at once to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in pear. 

2. Lightly grease twelve muffin cups or line with paper bake cups; fill two-thirds full. For topping, combine walnuts and the 2 tablespoons brown sugar; sprinkle onto batter in cups. Bake in a 400 degree F oven about 20 minutes or until golden. Serve warm. Makes 12 muffins. 

Source:  Better Homes & Gardens