Pear Squares With Maple Icing Recipe

Name: Pear Squares With Maple Icing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh pear, peeled and cubed; ½ cup sugar; 1 cup buttermilk; 5 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled; zest rom 1 lemon; 2 eggs; 1 ¼ cups flour; ¾ cup cornmeal; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup icing sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 tablespoons maple syrup

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh pear, peeled and cubed
½ cup sugar
1 cup buttermilk
5 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
zest rom 1 lemon
2 eggs
1 ¼ cups flour
¾ cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup icing sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons maple syrup

1
Preheat oven to 375F Grease and flour two 12-cup square or regular muffin pans.
2
Add pears and sugar into food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
3
Set aside.
4
In a large bowl, add buttermilk, butter, lemon zest and eggs; whisk until combined.
5
In a medium bown, add flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt and stir to combine.
6
Add wet ingredients to dry and stir just until combined; do not overmix.
7
Fold in reserved pear mix.
8
Divide batter evenly among pans.
9
Bake for about 20 minutes or until a tester inserted in the center of the muffins comes out clean.
10
Let cool completely before removing from pan.
11
MAPLE ICING: in medium bowl, whisk together icing sugar, vanilla and maple syrup until ingredients form a smooth icing consistency.
12
For a thinner consistency, add an extra 1 tablespoons maple syrup.
13
Place cooled muffins on a baking tray lined with parchment or wax paper.
14
Drizzle icing on top and allow to set for a few minutes before serving.

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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.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh pear, peeled and cubed, ½ cup sugar, 1 cup buttermilk, 5 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled, and more.

Yes, Pear Squares With Maple Icing falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pear Squares With Maple Icing

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