Spiced Pear Muffins
These Spiced Pear Muffins are bursting with tender, juicy pears and aromatic spices, making them the perfect cozy treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 0.25 cups vegetable oil
- 0.5 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups milk
- 2 large ripe pears, peeled and diced Choose ripe pears for best flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin by greasing or lining with muffin liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk together until well-incorporated.
- In a large bowl, combine the vegetable oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth, then add the eggs, vanilla extract, and milk. Stir until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just mixed. Be careful not to over-mix!
- Gently fold in the diced pears until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Baking
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Notes
To ensure perfect muffins, choose ripe pears, avoid over-mixing, and allow muffins to cool completely before storing.