Description
Spiced Pear Muffins are a delightful autumn treat, combining tender, juicy pears with warm spices for an irresistible flavor experience. These easy-to-make muffins are perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy snacking. With their golden-brown tops and soft interiors, they fill your kitchen with inviting aromas that will have everyone reaching for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 2 ripe pears, diced
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and melted butter; stir in milk until well combined.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined. Gently add diced pears.
- Scoop batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (60g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 36mg