Instructions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line the cups of a mini muffin tin with paper liners. In a medium-size bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice and salt.

2. In a large bowl, blend the buttermilk, oil, egg and brown sugar. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined. Fold in the pears. Fill the cups 2/3 of the way up. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden.

Makes 24 muffins.

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ABOUT THE RECIPE: I like to whip up a few batches of these delicious muffins before Thanksgiving; they make a great breakfast treat or are wonderful served with coffee to early guests.

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