Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with our Spiced Pear Muffins Recipe. These delightful muffins are packed with tender, juicy pear chunks and infused with cozy spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a satisfying snack, they embody the essence of autumn in every bite. Their inviting aroma fills your kitchen as they bake, making them irresistible to everyone around. Not only are they easy to make, but they also freeze beautifully, allowing you to enjoy this seasonal treat any time you crave a sweet escape.
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) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in diced pears.
- Divide batter among muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool for five minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 242
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg