Description
Delicious muffins combining warmth of spices with the sweetness of pears for a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and buttermilk.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced pears.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly in the pan, then transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve with butter or honey; store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg