Pear Pecan Muffins
Start your day with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked Pear Pecan Muffins, a wholesome treat that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Packed with tender, juicy bits of ripe pear and the nutty crunch of pecans, these muffins strike the ideal balance between sweet and spiced, thanks to the warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is both easy to follow and delightfully rewarding. Whether you enjoy them warm out of the oven or save them for an on-the-go snack, these moist and flavorful muffins are sure to become a household favorite. Plus, they’re a great way to use up seasonal pears! Perfect for pairing with a cup of coffee or tea, these muffins are as versatile as they are delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1.5 cups Pears (peeled, cored, and finely diced)
- 0.5 cup Chopped pecans
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease the cups lightly.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, melted butter, egg, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the diced pears and chopped pecans until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each one about three-quarters full.
Bake in the preheated oven 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 let them cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve the muffins warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2874 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.8 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.2 g | 346% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 492 mg | 164% | |
| Sodium | 2066 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 361.0 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 194.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 328 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1146 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
