Pear-Cardamom Muffins Recipe

Name: Pear-Cardamom Muffins Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 large pear, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)

Servings: persons

2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 large pear, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)

1
Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Line muffin cups with paper liners or grease with butter.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
3
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat in vanilla. Add 1/2 dry ingredients to bowl, followed by buttermilk, then the remaining dry ingredients. Stir together just until last of flour mixture is incorporated. Stir in diced pears.
4
Divide batter between muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full. Bake until golden on top and a cake tester inserted into the middle of the muffin comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Muffins are best on the day that they're made, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon cardamom, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Pear-Cardamom Muffins Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!