Ingredients

1 package Pillsbury Apple Cinnamon Quick Bread Mix
3/4 cup buttermilk*
3 tablespoons oil
1 egg
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 large firm pear, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Directions

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line with paper baking cups or grease 18 muffin cups. In large bowl, combine quick bread mix, buttermilk, oil and egg. Stir 50 to 75 strokes with spoon until mix is moistened. Stir in cranberries, walnuts and pear. Spoon batter into paper-lined muffin cups. (Cups will be full). Bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or cool. Makes 18 muffins.

*To substitute for buttermilk, use 2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice plus milk to make 3/4 cup.

High altitude — above 3500 feet: Add 1/4 cup flour to dry quick bread mix. Bake as directed above.

Each serving contains 170 calories, 7g fat, 24g carb, 125mg sodium, 10mg cholesterol.