Perfect Pear Muffins

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You can also use tart apples in these light-as-air perfect pear muffins. The parchment paper cups are very easy but make them look wonderful and special enough for a party! Try serving them warm with some whipped cream cheese.

Submitted by joyjoy77
Updated on October 29, 2024
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 cup diced pears

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 2 eggs, separated, yolks lightly beaten

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping:

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

  2. Sift flour, 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl. Add pears; stir to evenly coat.

  3. Combine buttermilk, egg yolks, oil, and vanilla extract in a bowl; mix well. Stir into pear mixture until batter is just moistened.

  4. Beat egg whites in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until stiff but not dry; fold into batter until just barely incorporated. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full.

  5. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon together in a bowl; sprinkle over batter.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown and tops spring back when lightly pressed, 25 to 30 minutes.

Cook's Note:

To make easy parchment paper muffin liners, find a glass or cup that fits the shape of your muffin tin. Cut 5-inch squares of parchment paper. Turn glass upside-down. Center a parchment piece on top of the glass and press it down, creasing it to form a cup. Lightly spraying your muffin tins with vegetable oil will help to hold paper cups in place.

You can use apples in place of pears if desired.

For more even baking, turn the pan halfway through baking time.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

203 Calories
6g Fat
35g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 203
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 266mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 92mg 7%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 84mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.