Heat oven to 400F. 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 F. for 18 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or cool. 18 muffins TIPS: * Pillsbury Date Quick Bread Mix can be substituted. ** 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. Copyright 1997 The Pillsbury Company Notes: Ready in 45 minutes Busted by Barb at Possum Kingdom Lake Texas Recipe by: Pillsbury Solutions, December 07, 1997 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #948 by "abprice@wf.net" on Dec 7, 1997