Description
These Spiced Pear Muffins are a delightful blend of warm spices and sweet pears, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 2 medium ripe pears peeled and diced (about 1 ½ cups)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cardamom.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract and milk.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the diced pears gently.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These muffins are best enjoyed warm and can be stored in an airtight container for a few days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Spiced Pear Muffins Recipe, muffins, baking, dessert, pears