Enjoy the warm flavors of ginger and sweet pears in these moist and tender muffins. This recipe combines the perfect amount of spices with ripe pears to create a delightful treat that is perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. The aroma of baked goods filled with ginger will fill your kitchen and entice your taste buds. These muffins are easy to make and are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, chopped (optional)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix. Fold in the milk, followed by the chopped pears and crystallized ginger (if using).
- Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
