Description
Delight in these moist and aromatic Spiced Pear Muffins, featuring a blend of warm spices and fresh diced pears baked to perfection. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack, these muffins combine soft texture with fragrant cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cardamom notes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Fruit
- 2 medium ripe pears, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cardamom. Set this dry mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened butter with the brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, incorporating each fully before adding the next. Then stir in the vanilla extract, mixing just until combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet butter mixture alternately with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the muffins tender.
- Fold in Pears: Carefully fold the diced pears into the batter, distributing them evenly without breaking them down.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool Muffins: Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from becoming soggy and helps set their shape.
Notes
- Use ripe pears for best sweetness and soft texture in the muffins.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter to avoid dense muffins.
- You can substitute milk with a non-dairy alternative if preferred.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
