Gingerbread-Pear Muffins

Gingerbread has a long history and is associated with many different cultures around the world. It is often enjoyed during the holiday season but can be enjoyed all year round.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Gingerbread-Pear Muffins

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baking, Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Molasses
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 medium Pear, peeled and diced

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix the melted butter, brown sugar, molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Stir until just combined.
5. Gently fold in the diced pear.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
7. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 7g11%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 17g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.