Description
Soft and fluffy pear muffins loaded with diced fresh fruit, warm cinnamon and nutmeg, and a sweet streusel crumble topping.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup peeled and diced pears
Streusel Topping:
3 TBSP granulated sugar
3 TBSP brown sugar
2 TBSP all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2–4 TBSP vegetable oil
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. Mix 3 tbsp granulated sugar, 3 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp flour, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 2-4 tbsp vegetable oil for streusel.
3. Whisk 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
4. Whisk 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract in a large bowl.
5. Fold dry ingredients gently into wet mixture, then fold in 1 1/4 cups peeled and diced pears.
6. Divide into liners, top with streusel, bake at 375°F for 18 to 20 minutes, and cool on a wire rack.
Notes
Dice fruit small for uniform distribution. Do not overmix batter to keep muffins light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 10g
- Protein: 3g