Description
A delightful recipe for Pear & Cardamom Muffins that combines the sweetness of pears with the aromatic spice of cardamom.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the diced pears gently.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- These muffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- They can also be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pear Muffins, Cardamom Muffins, Muffin Recipe, Baking, Dessert