Gingerbread Pear Muffins Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Pear Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup mild-flavored molasses; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (or 2 Tbsp Splenda Brown); 1 egg; 1/2 cup boiling water; 2 small pears, cut in 6 wedges each; 3 ounces dark chocolate, broken in small pieces; raw sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup mild-flavored molasses
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup packed brown sugar (or 2 Tbsp Splenda Brown)
1 egg
1/2 cup boiling water
2 small pears, cut in 6 wedges each
3 ounces dark chocolate, broken in small pieces
raw sugar (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F
2
Lightly coat twelve 2-1/2-inch muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray and flour.
3
In large bowl combine flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
4
In a second bowl whisk together molasses, butter, brown sugar, and egg. Pour into flour mixture.
5
Stir until combined. Whisk in boiling water.
6
Divide evenly among muffin cups.
7
Add 1 pear wedge to each muffin, press lightly (don't bury it but leave most of it to dry some during baking).
8
Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
9
Sprinkle with raw sugar.
10
Add chocolate piece to top of muffins.
11
Cool in pan on rack 10 minutes (don't try to remove sooner).
12
Use table knife to smooth melted chocolate.
13
Remove from cups.
14
Cool completely on wire rack. Makes 12.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Pear Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gingerbread Pear Muffins

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