Pear and Ginger Muffins

Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Pear and Ginger Muffins, a perfect fusion of warm spices and naturally sweet fruit. Bursting with juicy chunks of fresh pears and the zingy kick of finely chopped crystallized ginger, these muffins offer a cozy, homemade treat that’s ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up. The batter, lightly spiced with ground ginger and cinnamon, creates a heavenly aroma as it bakes to golden perfection. Simple to prepare and ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe combines the comfort of classic baking with a unique twist. Serve these moist and flavorful muffins warm or at room temperature, and let their tender texture and vibrant flavor brighten your day.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cups Pears, peeled, cored, and diced
• 3 tablespoons Crystallized ginger, finely chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups lightly.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs until well combined. Stir in the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Fold in the diced pears and chopped crystallized ginger until evenly distributed in the batter.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1237.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2853.0

Total Fat 111.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 641.3mg	0%
Sodium 1699.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 430.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g	0%
Total Sugars 216.2g
Protein 44.5g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 336.3mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 1185.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.5%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 59.4%