How to Make Gingerbread-Pear Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the warm, comforting flavors of gingerbread during the holiday season. And when you combine those traditional spices with the sweetness of pears, you get a delectable treat that's perfect for breakfast or a snack. These gingerbread-pear muffins are a delightful twist on the classic gingerbread flavor, and they're sure to become a favorite in your home.

The combination of flavorful spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg gives these muffins a cozy, aromatic ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ¾ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 pear - peeled, cored, and diced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen muffins

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt together in a large bowl. Beat eggs in a separate bowl; stir in buttermilk, molasses, and vegetable oil until smooth. Mix buttermilk mixture into flour mixture until batter is just moistened; fold in pears. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    201 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 284mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 107mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 408mg