Fluffy and Delicious Pear-a-dise Muffins

Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet pears and warm spices with these fluffy and irresistible Pear-a-dise Muffins. This easy-to-follow recipe guides you through making moist muffins with a burst of pear flavor in every bite. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, these muffins will transport you to a tropical paradise. In just 30 minutes, you'll have a batch of muffins ready to be enjoyed by family and friends.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well blended.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently, just until combined.
5. Fold in the chopped pears and walnuts, if using.
6. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!

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