Fresh Pear Muffins! These delicious muffins are made with fresh pears and a touch of cardamom.
I am still swimming in a sea of fresh pears! I am slowly working my way through them one-by-one making pear chips, canning pears and now making these delicious muffins.
This recipe doesn't use a lot of pears and I was a bit hesitant to stop all the canning and dehydrating to make muffins. But I love muffins. It is my excuse to stop and enjoy a cup of coffee and have a bite to eat. These muffins are definitely worth making.
These muffins are super light with very mellow flavors. Pears are very light in flavor and adding a touch of cardamom is just the right spice to match the pears.
Can I use canned pears in these muffins?
I used fresh pears when making these muffins, however canned pears work too. If using canned pears, drain pears and pat dry with a paper towel before using.
More delicious muffins
- Raspberry Lemon Muffins
- Blueberry Muffins
- Blackberry Muffins
- Peach Muffins
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins
If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop
Pear Muffins
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cardamom
- 1 whole egg
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 3 Tablespoons milk or cream
- 2 cups diced pears
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients together2 cups flour, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, ½ cup sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon cardamom
- Mix egg, oil, sour cream vanilla and milk together.1 whole egg, 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 cup sour cream, ½ teaspoon vanilla, 3 Tablespoons milk or cream
- Add to dry ingredients, stir until mixed
- Fold in dice pears2 cups diced pears
- Scoop into paper lined muffin tins or spray with nonstick spray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes at 375 degrees
Nutritional Disclaimer:
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
Nutrition
Fred G says
Sounds great for anytime a snack is wanted
Kathy says
These muffins make perfect snack food.
Cheryl says
I just finished trying this new pear recipe. And it sounded wonderful, however it seemed to not use enough liquid. I don't know if it was because I substituted the sour cream with yoghurt but I got a very gumming texture I had to add in more milk. Any suggestions?
Kathy says
Hi Cheryl,
I'm sorry these muffins didn't turn out for you. I haven't made these with yogurt so I'm not certain if that is the issue. This batter is thick, but shouldn't be gummy. I will recheck my measurements the next time I make these to make certain I've got them all correct. I'll keep you posted! Thanks 🙂
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
I'm waiting on my first pears of the season to ripen. Once they do, I hope to make a pie and these muffins! What a great recipe 🙂
Kathy says
I hope they ripen soon!
Jessica @ Citrus Blossom Bliss says
Oooooh! I've never had a pear muffin before. But seeing this post really made me want to make a big batch of muffins, have one (or two!) and then freeze the rest for a rainy day 🙂 I love having my muffins with a cup of coffee too! Thanks for sharing, Kathy!
Kathy says
Next time I need to make a double batch and freezing some too! I love having muffins in the freezer.
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
Give me all the muffins! They look delicious.
Balvinder says
I never thought to add pear in muffin batter but these look delicious! And cardamom sounds good!
Ashley@CookNourishBliss says
Fresh pears are just soooo good! I often forget about pears because of apples but it's so silly of me! These muffins sound delicious!
Kushi says
I have never tried muffin with pear before. Sounds delicious!
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
I've never had a pear muffin before! I bet these are SO good and moist. What a perfect way to use up those pears, Kathy! Love to have one of those right now with my coffee 😉
Kathy says
Very delicious!
Adina says
I don't bake much using pears, but I would definitely love to try these muffins.
Kathy says
I hadn't used them for baking before either, but I definitely will be making them again!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
These muffins look fantastic, Kathy. My daughter loves pear like anything and muffins are her other favorite. So I can tell she is gonna love them. Thanks for this lovely share, Kathy. I will make them for my daughter and me. 🙂
Kathy says
It sounds like these are the perfect muffin for your daughter!
Manali@CookWithManali says
I have never made pear muffins but you have definitely motivated me to! 🙂
Kathy says
I hope you give them a try!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
I'm still jealous of your pear bounty! These muffins look so delicious!
Kathy says
Almost all done with them...until next year 🙂
Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says
Oh yes, pear muffins! They look so moist and delicious, Kathy. Me, too, I can't say no to muffins, especially with a cup of coffee 🙂 .
Kathy says
I must admit...they are quite delicious!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
Great way to use up those pears Kathy! I love a muffin with my coffee in the morning too!
Kathy says
I'm about all peared out! 🙂 Not sure that's a real thing, but that's how I'm feeling!
Laura ~ Raise Your Garden says
We also have two pears trees but I confess making muffins has never occurred to me! Now I'm eager to try. The only problem is that my neighbor doesn't have pear trees so they all want some!!!
Kathy says
Your neighbors will love you! Take them some pears and fresh made muffins too 🙂
Amanda says
I don't think I've ever had pears in a muffin before. But I could get really used to it because these sound scrumptious!
Kathy says
It was the first time for me too! I had to come up with multiple ways to use these pears!
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
I'm having the same issue with peaches - I'm going to have to find some pears because pear muffins sound like the perfect treat!
Kathy says
Maybe we should trade....peaches for pears! 🙂
David @ Spiced says
There you go again rubbing the fact that you have baskets and baskets of fresh pears in my face! Haha! I love muffins, too, and the thought of using fresh pears to make these tender muffins sounds quite fabulous. Definitely perfect for a lazy Sunday morning! 🙂
Kathy says
No, no, no 🙂 Not trying to brag on how many pears I have! I'm trying to use up all these pears so I can have a lazy Sunday morning! I am more than willing to share these pears with everyone! 🙂