Pear-Walnut Muffins

1 c. flour

1/2 c. whole wheat flour

1/2 c. packed brown sugar

2 t. baking powder

1 t. cinnamon

1/2 t. ginger

1/8 t. salt

1 egg

1/2 c. oil

1/2 c. plain yogurt

1/2 t. vanilla

1 pear finely chopped

3 T. finely chopped walnuts

2 T. brown sugar

Stir together flours, 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.

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.