Ginger Pear Muffins
Warm, spiced muffin with juicy pears, molasses sweetness, and crunchy walnuts—perfect for brunch or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a bowl.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat together brown sugar, plain yogurt (or sour cream), oil, beaten egg, and molasses until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in diced pears, raisins, and chopped walnuts if using the walnuts.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners or butter the cups, then divide the batter evenly among the cups.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1236
kcal
62% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).