Give From The Heart Of Your Kitchen (NAPSA)—The next time you want to present a present, you can make it a tasteful one that can be enjoyed today, tomorrow, or even a month from now. Create a beautiful package full of everything needed to make delicious Homemade Pear and Blueberry Muffins. This is an easy and creative gift that can brighten any kitchen. GIFT SUPPLIES: 1 blank recipe card 1 basket or mixing bowl, 12 to 16 inches in diameter 1 pretty cloth napkin 1 package (184 ounces) blueberry muffin mix 1 can (15 ounces) Bartlett pear halves orslices 2 half-dozen muffin tins 1 package paper muffin cups 1 wooden mixing spoon Fill out blank recipe card with Homemade Pear Blueberry Muf- fin recipe (following). Remove muffin mix packet from box and cut the baking instructions from the box. Wrap packet and baking instructions in gift paper or a gift bag. Line basket or mixing bowl with cloth napkin. Arrange recipe card, wrapped package of dry muf- fin mix, can of Bartlett pears, muffin tins, paper muffin cups and mixing spoon into basket or mixing bowl. Wrap entire gift and tie with ribbon. Pair pears and blueberries for a doubly delightful treat that’s fun to create and makesa greatgift. HOMEMADE PEAR BLUEBERRY MUFFINS 1 can (15 ounces) Bartlett pear halves orslices 1 package blueberry muffin mix Drain pears; cut into 4-inch pieces and set aside. Prepare muffin mix according to pack- age directions. Fold pears into batter. Place paper muffin cups into muffin tins. Spoon batter into muffin cups,filling “ full. Bake at 400 F 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Makes 12 muffins. Nutritional Information (Per serving 1 muffin): Calories 218, Protein 4g, Carbohydrate 338g, Fiber Og, Fat 8g, Cholesterol 36mg, Sodium 221mg More creative recipes using canned pears are available at www.eatcannedpears.com.
