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Spiced Pear Muffins

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Spiced Pear Muffins are soft, moist, and warmly spiced treats made with fresh pears and cozy flavors like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Perfect for fall or anytime you want a comforting bake that’s not too sweet.

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups ripe pears, peeled and diced
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: coarse sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, brown sugar, oil, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined—do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the diced pears and chopped nuts if using.
  6. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full. Sprinkle tops with coarse sugar if desired.
  7. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Add a crumble topping for extra texture.
  • Mix in chopped apples for variety.
  • Use dairy-free milk like almond or oat to make the recipe dairy-free.
  • A spoonful of sour cream or yogurt in the batter adds richness.
  • Whole wheat flour or a mix of flours can boost fiber content.

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