Description
Delicious muffins packed with spiced pears, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup mashed overripe pears (or canned pears)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for the streusel)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for the streusel)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for the streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease a muffin tin.
- Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Combine the melted butter, eggs, and milk in a separate bowl. Stir well to blend.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Then, gently fold in the mashed pears.
- Mix for the streusel topping: In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and butter until crumbly.
- Fill each muffin cup with the batter and generously sprinkle the streusel on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes before enjoying.
Notes
These muffins taste great warm with butter or honey. Store in an airtight container or freeze for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg