Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with our Spiced Pear Muffins Recipe. These delightful muffins feature a tender crumb and juicy pear chunks, perfectly balanced with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack, these muffins will fill your kitchen with an inviting aroma as they bake. Easy to make and freezer-friendly, you can enjoy them fresh or save them for later. Each bite is a delicious way to embrace the seasonal goodness of ripe pears while providing a nutritious treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 medium ripe pears (peeled and diced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture alternately with milk; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced pears.
- Divide the batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg