Almond Muffins with Lemon Butter

==Description==
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Hoffman Estate in Grand Prairie, Texas in 1992. 
==Ingredients==
* 1¾ cup flour
* ⅓ cup granulated sugar
* 2½ teaspoons baking powder
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* 1 beaten egg
* ¾ cup milk
* ⅓ cup oil
* 1 cup finely chopped peeled pear
* ½ cup chopped almonds, toasted
;Lemon Butter: 
* ½ cup butter
* 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
* 1 teaspoon lemon juice
* ½ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
==Directions==
# Mix dry ingredients then make a well in center.
# In separate bowl mix egg, milk and oil then add all to well in dry mixture.
# Stir just until moistened. Batter will be lumpy.
# Carefully fold in pear and half of the almonds.
# Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups filling each ⅔ full.
# Sprinkle remaining nuts on top then bake at 400 for 25 minutes.
# Remove from cups and cool slightly.
# Serve warm with lemon butter.
# To make lemon butter beat butter, sugar and lemon juice with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
# Stir in lemon peel and allow to stand 1 hour to develop flavors. 
== Contributed by: ==
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