Best 9 Ginger Pecan Muffins Recipes

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Ginger pecan muffins are a delightful treat that combines the warm, spicy flavor of ginger with the nutty sweetness of pecans. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast option, a sweet snack, or a special treat to serve at a gathering, these muffins are sure to satisfy your cravings. With their moist, fluffy texture and irresistible aroma, ginger pecan muffins are a must-try for any baker.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PECAN-PIE MUFFINS



Pecan-Pie Muffins image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 1/3 sticks butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place paper liners in 9 muffin cups and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pecans, sugar and flour. Make a well in the center of the mixture.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until foamy. Add the melted butter and stir to combine. Pour the egg mixture into the well in the dry ingredients, stirring until moistened.
  • Spoon the batter into the cups, filling each almost full. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in a muffin, about 20 minutes.

GINGER PEAR MUFFINS



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This wonderful recipe has been in my files for years. The chunks of fresh pear make each bite moist and delicious. -Lorraine Caland, Thunder Bay, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups chopped peeled fresh pears
TOPPING:
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, beat brown sugar, oil and egg until well blended. Beat in buttermilk. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, ginger, salt and cinnamon; gradually beat into buttermilk mixture until blended. Stir in pears. Fill 18 paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. , For topping, combine brown sugar and ginger. Stir in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. , Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GINGER PEAR MUFFINS



Ginger Pear Muffins image

Pieces of juicy pear inside and a crispy oat bran mixture on top make this tender muffin recipe good for breakfast or even dessert.

Provided by CJ

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

non-stick cooking spray
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon ground ginger, divided
¼ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup fat-free milk
⅓ cup cooking oil
1 egg, beaten
¾ cup chopped pear
¼ cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon oat bran

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly spray 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and salt together in a bowl; form a well in the center of flour mixture. Whisk milk, oil, and egg together in a small bowl and pour into well. Stir until batter is just moistened; fold in pear and walnuts. Fill prepared muffin cups with batter.
  • Mix oat bran and remaining 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger together in a small bowl; sprinkle over batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean and tops are brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing from muffin cups. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 125.1 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

GINGER & LEMON MUFFINS



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A microplane grater (also used for citrus zest and hard cheese) works well for grating ginger. Fresh ginger can be frozen up to 6 months; just break off what you need for a recipe.-Linda Green, Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup minced fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons coarse sugar
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in ginger and lemon zest. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. In a small bowl, mix topping ingredients; sprinkle over muffins. Bake 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PECAN-GINGER MUFFINS



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Add these Pecan-Ginger Muffins to your weekend to-do list. Pecan-Ginger Muffins will leave your home smelling great and provide on-the-go deliciousness.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 45m

Yield Makes 1 doz. or 12 servings, one muffin each.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
1-1/4 cups pecan pieces, toasted, divided
1/2 cup crystallized ginger
1 tsp. sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 12 medium muffin cups with cooking spray. Mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Beat butter and 3/4 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in buttermilk and vanilla. Stir in 1 cup of the pecans and the ginger. Add flour mixture; stir just until moistened.
  • Spoon evenly into prepared muffin cups, filling each cup two-thirds full. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans and the 1 tsp. sugar.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until wooden toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 min.; remove to wire rack. Cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

EASY GINGER PEAR MUFFINS



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Quick healthy muffins, great for after-school snacks!

Provided by Share.Harvey

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pear Dessert Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

nonstick cooking spray
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon cinnamon-flavored applesauce
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups peeled and diced pears
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
  • Combine eggs and applesauce in a bowl. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a second bowl.
  • Combine pears, sugar, and ginger in a third, large bowl. Add egg mixture; stir until well blended. Add flour mixture, 1 cup at a time, until just moistened. Fill the prepared muffin cups 2/3 full with batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 234.5 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

RAISIN-PECAN GINGER MUFFINS



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Make and share this Raisin-Pecan Ginger Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 38m

Yield 1 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Add the first 4 ingredients to a bowl; stir to combine.
  • Add the butter and molassess to a saucepan; cook and stir over medium until butter melts; remove from heat.
  • Make a well in the center of the flour mixture; add molassess-butter mixture, buttermilk, and egg.
  • Stir just until mixture is moistened (do not overmix).
  • Add in pecans and raisins; gently fold to combine.
  • Spoon mixture into greased muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
  • Bake at 325° for 18 minutes or until done.
  • Serve warm with honey and/or butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2103, Fat 73.2, SaturatedFat 30, Cholesterol 252.6, Sodium 2161.2, Carbohydrate 343.9, Fiber 10, Sugar 159.4, Protein 29.5

GINGER-PECAN SCONES



Ginger-Pecan Scones image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Ginger     Nut     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Christmas     Easter     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Mother's Day     New Year's Day     Pecan     Pastry     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 scones

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups all purpose flour
2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/3 cups pecan halves, toasted, chopped
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons chopped crystalized ginger (about 4 ounces)
1 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Line large baking sheet with parchment. Whisk flour, 2/3 cup sugar, baking powder, ground ginger, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and baking soda in large bowl. Add butter; using fingertips, blend butter into flour until coarse meal forms. Toss in pecans and 1/2 cup crystallized ginger. Whisk 1 cup buttermilk, grated ginger, and vanilla in measuring cup. Form well in center of dry ingredients. Add buttermilk; stir with fork until moist clumps form. Transfer to lightly floured surface. Knead just until dough comes together; divide in half. Form each half into 6 1/2-inch disk. Cut each disk into 6 wedges. Transfer to sheet. Brush with 1 1/2 tablespoons buttermilk. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar and 3 tablespoons crystallized ginger; press to adhere.
  • Bake scones until golden and toothpick inserted horizontally into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool scones on sheet on rack.

DOUBLE-GINGER PUMPKIN MUFFINS WITH SWEET CANDIED PECANS



Double-Ginger Pumpkin Muffins with Sweet Candied Pecans image

Celebrate the Season - Fall Baking Recipe Magazine Contest 2010 shared by Laura Lufkin from Essex, MA

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 33

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 tablespoon egg white
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher (coarse) salt
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
4 eggs
1 cup canola oil
1/3 cup water
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla
3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking parchment paper. Spray regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, toss pecans with egg white until well coated. Add 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons ground ginger and the kosher salt; toss until coated. Spread in single layer on parchment-lined pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, stirring once, until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Coarsely chop; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat pumpkin, eggs, oil, water, 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on low speed. Stir in flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon ground ginger and the nutmeg. Stir in crystallized ginger. Fill muffin cups 3/4 full. Top each muffin cup with 2 teaspoons candied pecans.
  • Bake 23 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Muffin, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Prep ahead: To save time, chop the pecans and grate the ginger ahead of time and store them in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
  • Measure accurately: Using the correct measurements is essential for the success of any recipe. Be sure to use measuring cups and spoons that are clearly marked and level off the ingredients when measuring.
  • Don't overmix: Overmixing the batter can result in tough, dense muffins. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Fill the muffin cups evenly: To ensure even baking, fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full.
  • Bake at the right temperature: The muffins should be baked at 375°F (190°C) for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the muffins cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

These ginger pecan muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With their moist and tender crumb, sweet and spicy flavor, and crunchy pecans, these muffins are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy muffin recipe, give these ginger pecan muffins a try!

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