Description
Discover the cozy warmth of fall with this Spiced Pear Muffins Recipe, featuring ripe pears, aromatic spices, and moist tender crumb. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these muffins bring seasonal flavors to your table with ease and delightful taste.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup ripe pears, peeled and diced (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch
Instructions
- Peel and dice ripe pears; drain canned pears well if using.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla, and diced pears.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients, stirring gently until just mixed.
- Line muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly. Fill each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Notes
- Use ripe pears for best flavor and moisture.
- For extra texture, fold in chopped nuts or chocolate chips before baking.
- Ensure not to overmix batter for fluffy muffins.
- Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerate up to a week, or freeze for long-term storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg