Seasonal Spiced Pear Walnut Muffins (Printable)

Moist muffins bursting with juicy pears, crunchy walnuts, and warm fragrant spices, perfect for any time.

# What you need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

→ Wet Ingredients

09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter (120 ml)
11 - 1/2 cup whole milk or plant-based milk (120 ml)
12 - 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed (130 g)
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Fruit & Nuts

14 - 2 medium ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
15 - 3/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped (75 g)

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil (or melted butter), whole milk (or plant-based milk), brown sugar, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
04 - Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
05 - Carefully fold in the diced pears and roughly chopped walnuts, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
06 - Divide the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.
08 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • These muffins stay incredibly moist for days thanks to the fresh pears baked right into the batter.
  • The blend of warm spices creates a cozy aroma that fills your entire home and makes everyone ask for seconds.
  • They come together in under an hour with pantry staples you probably already have on hand.
  • Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even a simple dessert that feels special without any fancy techniques.
02 -
  • Do not overmix the batter once you add the wet to the dry, lumps are perfectly fine and lead to tender muffins.
  • Use firm ripe pears that hold their shape when diced, mushy pears will make the batter too wet and heavy.
  • If your muffins sink in the center, your oven temperature may be too low or you opened the door too early during baking.
03 -
  • Toast your walnuts in a dry skillet for a few minutes before folding them in to bring out their natural oils and deepen the flavor.
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and create a smoother batter with better texture.
  • If your pears are very juicy, pat them dry with a paper towel before adding to prevent the batter from becoming too wet.
  • Rotate the muffin tin halfway through baking if your oven has hot spots to ensure even browning.
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