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Fragrant Spiced Pear Muffins

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  • Author: noah-alvarez
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 12 muffins
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Moist and flavorful muffins made with ripe pears and warm spices, perfect for breakfast.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups diced ripe pears


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a large bowl.
  3. Beat the eggs in another bowl, then mix in the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and buttermilk.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in the diced pears gently.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cool slightly in the pan, then transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.