Homemade Ginger Pear Muffins

close up of ginger pear muffins by cinnamon sticks and fresh pears.

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Aromatic, intoxicating pears are an experience on their own, but sometimes they need a little something to stand out. This is where ginger steps in! Its bright, cleansing warmth balances that subtle pear flavor, and makes these ginger pear muffins extra special. Each one is tender and moist, studded with fresh pears, and nearly impossible to resist.

Prep Time:10

Cook Time:20

Total Time:30

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup oil
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp cinnamon
2 cup flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 cup pear approximately 1 - 1.5; minced into small pieces
1/3 cup candied ginger cut into small pieces

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 F and line a muffin pan with 12 liners.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients.
1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup oil, 2 eggs, 2 tsp vanilla extract
Fold in the dry ingredients, then add the pear and ginger pieces. If desired, reserve some of each to sprinkle on top of the muffins before baking.
2 tsp cinnamon, 2 cup flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1 cup pear, 1/3 cup candied ginger
Scoop batter into muffin cups evenly. This should fill each cup until almost full.
Bake at 400F for 5-7 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until fully baked inside.
Remove from oven, cool slightly, then transfer to a cooling rack to continue cooling to room temperature.

Nutrition

Course: Baking, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: candied ginger, ginger pear muffins, pear ginger muffins

Servings: muffins

Calories: 285kcal