Spiced Pear and Walnut Muffins Recipe
These Spiced Pear and Walnut Muffins are a delightful combination of sweet pears, warm spices, and crunchy walnuts, making for a moist and flavorful breakfast or snack option. The muffins are topped with a sweet and nutty crumble that adds extra texture and richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Muffins:
- 2 pears, peeled, cored and diced
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 bananas, mashed
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
Topping:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your muffin tin or line it with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Coat Pears with Sugars: In a bowl, combine the diced pears with both white and brown sugar. Toss the pears until they are thoroughly coated with the sugars, which helps to soften and sweeten them during baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the mashed bananas, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the banana mixture, stirring until well combined but not overmixed to maintain a tender crumb.
- Fold in Pears and Nuts: Gently fold in the sugared pears and chopped walnuts or pecans just until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, dividing it evenly among all cups.
- Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, chopped nuts, flour, melted butter, and cinnamon until crumbly. Evenly sprinkle this topping mixture over each muffin cup.
- Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until they turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure pears are diced evenly for uniform baking and texture.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or your preferred nuts.
- For a dairy-free option, replace butter in the topping with a plant-based margarine.
- Check the muffins at 25 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
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