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Spiced Pear Muffins

Soft, tender, and bursting with juicy pears, these muffins are infused with warm spices that make every bite feel like a hug. They’re the perfect grab-and-go breakfast, afternoon snack, or sweet treat with a cup of tea.
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Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 medium ripe pears peeled, cored, and finely diced (about 1½ cups)
  • Optional Topping
  • 2 tablespoons coarse sugar or brown sugar for sprinkling

Instructions
 

  • Step-by-Step Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners or grease lightly.
  • Mix dry ingredients – In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
  • Prepare wet ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk eggs, oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in yogurt.
  • Combine wet & dry – Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined (do not overmix).
  • Add pears – Fold in diced pears, making sure they’re evenly distributed.
  • Fill muffin tin – Divide batter evenly among the cups, filling each about ¾ full. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  • Bake – Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Muffins should be golden and fragrant.
  • Cool & serve – Let muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
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