Seasonal Spiced Pear Walnut (Printable Version)

Moist muffins bursting with juicy pears, crunchy walnuts, and warm spices for cozy mornings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
11 - 1/2 cup whole milk or plant-based milk
12 - 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Fruit & Nuts

14 - 2 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
15 - 3/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, vegetable oil or melted butter, milk, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
04 - Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Carefully fold diced pears and chopped walnuts into the batter.
06 - Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The pears stay tender and juicy inside while the walnuts add just enough bite to keep every mouthful interesting.
  • The spice blend is gentle enough for kids but layered enough that adults reach for seconds without realizing it.
  • They come together fast and use pantry staples you probably already have tucked away.
02 -
  • Don't skip peeling the pears, the skins can be chewy and distract from the soft texture you're aiming for.
  • If your batter looks too thick, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until it loosens slightly but still holds its shape on a spoon.
03 -
  • Toast your walnuts in a dry skillet for a few minutes before adding them to the batter, it brings out their flavor and makes a noticeable difference.
  • Let your eggs and milk come to room temperature before mixing, it helps the batter emulsify smoothly and bake more evenly.
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