tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post2571434937469988212..comments2024-03-29T05:29:47.363-05:00Comments on Farmgirl Fare: 100% Whole Grain Ginger Pear Bran Muffin Recipe Made with Honey (and Baking With Your Mom)Farmgirl Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-75530305431262001092013-01-21T10:50:13.064-06:002013-01-21T10:50:13.064-06:00Hi Marisa,
So glad you're enjoying the recipes...Hi Marisa,<br />So glad you're enjoying the recipes. Thanks for the feedback! :)Farmgirl Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-4506814296487327942013-01-20T19:54:54.876-06:002013-01-20T19:54:54.876-06:00I'm a big fan of your blueberry bran muffins, ...I'm a big fan of your blueberry bran muffins, so I thought I would give these a try, as well. They were delicious - very moist with the right amount of pear & ginger, and not overly sweet. Thanks for the recipes!Marisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-90352990305615879972012-02-01T01:09:31.542-06:002012-02-01T01:09:31.542-06:00My girlfriend just made this recipe in a muffin st...My girlfriend just made this recipe in a muffin style loaf, all the better for smearing peanut butter on... truly scrumptious!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-10353931502703315422010-10-17T21:59:06.505-05:002010-10-17T21:59:06.505-05:00I just found your site...and this amazing pear muf...I just found your site...and this amazing pear muffin recipe and I am hooked! I used vanilla yogurt and added some cranberries and WOW! The best bran muffin I have ever eaten. I can't wait to discover some of your other recipes. Thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08667954579220519202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-41278606992365346092010-10-06T19:19:51.803-05:002010-10-06T19:19:51.803-05:00These are the best muffins around, I found the rec...These are the best muffins around, I found the recipe a few days ago...and have enjoyed eating them and can't wait to try some other variations...they are good for diabetics, no refined sugar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-36259469173211375082010-08-13T17:15:59.094-05:002010-08-13T17:15:59.094-05:00Hi Anonymous,
Oh my, peaches in these sound great!...<b>Hi Anonymous,</b><br />Oh my, peaches in these sound great! Thanks for taking the time to let us know how you made this recipe your own.<br /><br /><b>Hi Jane,</b><br />It's always fun to hear from another Queen of recycling leftovers. My bruised and battered pears that I use for these muffins are pretty soft and messy, so instead of freezing them whole, I'd recommend peeling, coring, and mashing them up, then putting them in a small freezer container. The raw 'pear sauce' should defrost just fine.<br /><br />If you try this, I hope you'll come back and let us know how it went. Happy Baking!Farmgirl Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-49543154749246902252010-08-13T13:55:18.671-05:002010-08-13T13:55:18.671-05:00Argggggggghhh! Found this recipe AFTER I threw awa...Argggggggghhh! Found this recipe AFTER I threw away brown-spotted pears (last week) and I am the Queen of recycling leftovers! Next time, I will know better. I assume if you aren't ready to make the muffins that you can also freeze your pears (whole and unpeeled) without any degradation of flavor.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06147847962718281427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-68053641465886021252010-07-22T10:23:16.825-05:002010-07-22T10:23:16.825-05:00Thank you thank you for such a scrumptious and hea...Thank you thank you for such a scrumptious and healthy muffin recipe! I have been accumulating several whole grain muffin recipes for the last three months for quick breakfasts, and this one has for sure been added to the list of "keepers." I used half canned peaches and half canned pears (that my grandma canned), since I didn't have enough pears. I also didn't have enough honey, so I used 1/2 C. brown sugar plus 1/4 C. molasses, because I enjoy the flavor of molasses in baked goods. I can't tell you how many times I said "This is so GOOD!" while eating my first two. My husband probably thought I'd discovered gold. Thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-72934092395232760372009-11-09T15:49:19.885-06:002009-11-09T15:49:19.885-06:00I just made these muffins and they are SOOOO DELIC...I just made these muffins and they are SOOOO DELICIOUS! I followed the recipe but used vegetable oil instead of canola oil and crystallized ginger simply because that's all I had in my pantry. The muffins are still ginger-y good and so moist you don't need butter. Thanks Farmgirl! I'll be trying your other recipes soon.Shoe raghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14232326500265185114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-80809878199558808662009-11-08T07:44:38.580-06:002009-11-08T07:44:38.580-06:00Hi Allison,
So glad you're having fun with thi...<b>Hi Allison,</b><br />So glad you're having fun with this recipe and others of mine. Apologies for the delayed reply. I don't know the actual nutritional breakdown for these muffins, but I do know they're pretty low in sugar and very high in fiber! :)<br /><br /><b>Hi Amanda,</b><br />I have kept muffin batter in the fridge before, though not this specific recipe. It should keep for a couple of days, though my friend Alanna swears by her <a href="http://kitchenparade.com/2002/12/five-week-bran-muffins.php" rel="nofollow"><b>Five Week (!) Bran Muffins</b></a>.<br /><br />As for using rye flour in place of some of the wheat flour - it will probably work okay, though I'm not sure about the flavor. And the reduced gluten may affect the texture of the muffins. You might want to try just using 1/2 cup at first and see what you think. If you do try the rye flour, we'd love to hear about it! :)Farmgirl Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-390373304238300522009-11-05T20:03:25.462-06:002009-11-05T20:03:25.462-06:00I can't wait to make these! First though, I ha...I can't wait to make these! First though, I have a few questions I hope you might be able to answer.<br />Have you ever tried leaving the batter in the fridge so you could just make a couple of fresh-baked muffins every day? I was reading something about the leavenings losing their magic powers after a couple of days.<br />And do you think it would go all right if I substituted half the wheat flour for rye flour? I've never used rye flour before.<br />Onslaught! So sorry; I'm just eager, I guess.<br />Thanks!<br />P.S. <br />Great blog!amandalavoiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13022898308137019449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-11583218830899004542009-10-08T07:15:40.939-05:002009-10-08T07:15:40.939-05:00I've been making these all summer with blueber...I've been making these all summer with blueberries & bananas. I'm going to substitute pumpkin for the banana & add some spice in the next batch. And I always add walnuts. You really can't mess these up.<br /><br />Any guess of what the nutritional breakdown is? Calories, fat, fiber, sugar?<br /><br />Love all of your stuff, Farmgirl! Everything i've tried has been yummy.GroovyMommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02476507377001387846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-27248812344984301962009-09-02T15:19:26.938-05:002009-09-02T15:19:26.938-05:00Wonderful muffinks! I added a tsp of powdered gin...Wonderful muffinks! I added a tsp of powdered ginger and used half molasses, half honey. Super yum. Thanks for a great recipe to play with.Erndoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12455372032117355222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-5557787707259871972009-04-10T12:31:00.000-05:002009-04-10T12:31:00.000-05:00I love these muffins. The changes I make are I use...I love these muffins. The changes I make are I used 3 cups of oat bran, use agave nectar instead of honey and walnuts instead of ginger. Lower glycemic and delicious!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-76392501291878608302009-03-24T12:50:00.000-05:002009-03-24T12:50:00.000-05:00I made this with about half the ginger and half th...I made this with about half the ginger and half the honey. Still very yummy! Thank you for the recipe.Suzanne Schaffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00391670909215364174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-34196667076777568552009-01-29T21:02:00.000-06:002009-01-29T21:02:00.000-06:00Your muffin looks so....good. I can't wait to mak...Your muffin looks so....good. I can't wait to make it for my family. They are all muffin eaters. I can't wait to try your other recipes as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-88644581152590743912009-01-16T10:26:00.000-06:002009-01-16T10:26:00.000-06:00I love the berry version, I'll have to try this on...I love the berry version, I'll have to try this one the next time I can get my hands on some candied ginger. <BR/><BR/>I've found luck with freezing candied ginger and bashing it with my rolling pin (a job my preschooler is only to happy to help with) or putting it in the food processor frozen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-71062168489744559802008-10-20T14:42:00.000-05:002008-10-20T14:42:00.000-05:00I tried making them with oat bran only (increased ...I tried making them with oat bran only (increased soluble fiber)and agave nectar (low glycemic). I also added cinammon, cardamon and nutmeg. They are delicious and super healthy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-1548430689412955142008-09-25T22:32:00.000-05:002008-09-25T22:32:00.000-05:00I found your website while looking for a bran muff...I found your website while looking for a bran muffin recipe. I've made these muffins four or five times now, with different variations, and they never cease to be a crowd pleaser. Thanks for the recipe, and for the blog. It's lovely escapism for those of us living the more traditional (re: office bound) lifestyle. Thanks for sharing!<BR/><BR/>KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-12097178340856702982008-09-13T13:37:00.000-05:002008-09-13T13:37:00.000-05:00I just stubbled on to your website today..lucky fo...I just stubbled on to your website today..lucky for me. Enjoyed your story (I'm a farm girl also) and after a bout with cancer 8 years ago, we eat healthy. So, I'm always on the lookout for delicious new healthy recipes. I'll be trying all the muffin recipes (I have pears and my husband and I picked 13 gallons of blueberries a month ago in Seattle. Sherry in MontanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-88829084869120778342008-04-18T08:25:00.000-05:002008-04-18T08:25:00.000-05:00Yea a new recipe for bran muffins for me to try. ...Yea a new recipe for bran muffins for me to try. I usually make more unhealthy-type muffins so this will be a better breakfast with my coffee alternative. Just found your blog - I'll be back to read often.amycaseycookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02686201856823723662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-13666594732385963402008-04-12T23:50:00.000-05:002008-04-12T23:50:00.000-05:00I made these today. I didn't have quite enough pea...I made these today. I didn't have quite enough pear so I added a 1/2 a finely chopped apple and subbed 2 T fresh grated ginger and about 1 T natural sugar for the candied ginger. <BR/><BR/>A big hit with me, the roomie and our dinner guest (who was randomly noshing in my kitchen while I cooked).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-73213012906100010612008-03-14T23:32:00.000-05:002008-03-14T23:32:00.000-05:00I stumbled across this site while looking for a br...I stumbled across this site while looking for a bran muffin recipe. I made the version with orange flavored craisins, subbing orange juice for the milk and Cointreau for the vanilla. I made these for my quilt group and they were a bit hit! A local bakery makes a cocoa bran muffin that I am experimenting with trying to re-create. Thanks for this base recipe, it has been popular with my grandchildren also.<BR/>SandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-21512686450989083222008-02-25T16:11:00.000-06:002008-02-25T16:11:00.000-06:00I just tried this finally but I used pineapple ins...I just tried this finally but I used pineapple instead of pear. I had no pears and I had no canned pears so I had some canned, in their own juice, pineapple and I subbed brown rice syrup for the honey. These are so good. I just nuked 2 of them this morning and melted a bit of butter on them. They were so good. Thanks for the excellent recipe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12997259.post-27413600219982876022008-02-03T13:29:00.000-06:002008-02-03T13:29:00.000-06:00These are fantastic! I read it when you first post...These are fantastic! I read it when you first posted the recipe but didn't do anything until some pears I bought went soft. <BR/><BR/>I didn't have any candied or fresh ginger on hand, but had some rhubarb ginger preserve I didn't much like spread on toast. Used it in the muffins and left off the sugar. It worked really well! <BR/><BR/>I'm in rapture... Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com