Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 medium ripe pears (peeled and diced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture while alternating with milk.
- Fold in the diced pears gently.
- Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg