Molasses Pear Muffins

There are endless muffin possibilities out there, but we tend to favor the common ones a lot; banana, blueberry, chocolate chip, raisin bran. I was looking to make a little something different, so I came up with this somewhat unique combination - molasses and pear. These muffins are moist, spicy, and plenty sweet. 

Molasses Pear Muffins
1/2 cup oil
1 cup molasses
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose (plain) flour
1 can pear halves

Preheat oven to 350◦F. Grease or line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
In a large bowl beat the first four liquid ingredients well. Stir in the next seven dry ingredients, followed by the flour. Divide evenly among muffin cups.
Cut the pear halves in half and pat dry. Place one slice on top of each muffin.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.