Pear Squares With Maple Icing

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375F Grease and flour two 12-cup square or regular muffin pans.
2. 2
   Add pears and sugar into food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, add buttermilk, butter, lemon zest and eggs; whisk until combined.
5. 5
   In a medium bown, add flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt and stir to combine.
6. 6
   Add wet ingredients to dry and stir just until combined; do not overmix.
7. 7
   Fold in reserved pear mix.
8. 8
   Divide batter evenly among pans.
9. 9
   Bake for about 20 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center of the muffins comes out clean.
10. 10
    Let cool completely before removing from pan.
11. 11
    MAPLE ICING: in medium bowl, whisk together icing sugar, vanilla and maple syrup until ingredients form a smooth icing consistency.
12. 12
    For a thinner consistency, add an extra 1 tablespoons maple syrup.
13. 13
    Place cooled muffins on a baking tray lined with parchment or wax paper.
14. 14
    Drizzle icing on top and allow to set for a few minutes before serving.