HARVEST SPICE MUFFINS (APPLE-PEAR SPICE MUFFINS)
With an abundance of quickly ripening pears on the counter, and with a crowd of hungry little people to feed, I came up with these tender, lightly sweet, and surprisingly healthy muffins! They passed the Picky Sibling Test with flying colors. I modified a basic apple muffin recipe from a Pennyslvania bed and breakfast, making changes to make the muffins healthier and more unique. I hope you like them too! I used a mixture of apples and pears (two small Bartlett pears and one very small Pink Lady apple), but you could use just apples if that's all you have available. I also used white whole wheat flour (ground from white wheat), which is lighter than regular whole wheat (ground from red wheat). It has the exact same nutritional value but is not as strong-flavored or "heavy," so try it if you can find it!
Provided by A Messy Cook
Categories Quick Breads
Time 50m
Yield 20 muffins
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk together eggs, milk, and oil until completely blended.
- Stir in diced fruit.
- Combine remaining ingredients in separate bowl.
- Add dry to wet ingredients and stir just until blended.
- Let batter sit for 15-20 minutes: this is optional, but I think it makes the muffins rise higher. (You could also let the batter sit after you divide it into the muffin cups, instead of before.).
- Divide batter between 20 greased muffin cups and bake at 400 for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown on top.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of honey!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.6, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 19.2, Sodium 202.1, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 3.5
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Young King
king88@yahoo.comThese muffins are a great way to use up leftover apples and pears. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit.
Saiful imraan Shakil
i_saiful51@yahoo.comI've made these muffins several times and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
Aliyu Idris Adam
a.adam11@aol.comThese muffins are a great way to get your kids to eat their fruit.
Oluwafemi Sunday
sunday@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of apples, but I loved these muffins. The pears and spices really balance out the flavor.
Shoaib Ansari
s.ansari@hotmail.co.ukThese muffins are the perfect fall treat. They're warm, comforting, and delicious.
Jen Oneil
j.oneil@gmail.comI love that these muffins are made with whole wheat flour. They're a healthier option than traditional muffins.
Myphone Test
testmyphone73@gmail.comThese muffins are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Trisha Kofoed
t-k@hotmail.comI added a handful of chopped walnuts to the batter and they added a nice crunch. I also used a maple glaze instead of the crumb topping.
Xiomara ortiz
xiomara@yahoo.comI made these muffins with a gluten-free flour blend and they turned out great! They were just as moist and flavorful as the regular version.
Lucy Winter
l_winter@yahoo.comThese muffins are a great way to use up leftover apples and pears. They're also a great snack or breakfast option.
Astha Singh
singh70@gmail.comI'll definitely be making these muffins again.
Brayden Skaggs
skaggs_b@gmail.comDelicious!
Ornob Biswas
ornobb@yahoo.comThese muffins are so good! I love the way the spices complement the apples and pears.
Aliha Rana
aliha-r8@yahoo.comI love the combination of apples and pears in these muffins. The muffins are moist and flavorful, and the crumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Ritta Bique
r@gmail.comThese muffins are the perfect fall treat. They're easy to make and the spices give them such a warm and inviting flavor.
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fnjcjc-h@yahoo.comI made these muffins for a brunch party and they were a big success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the muffins were gone in no time.
Miss Baby
m_baby@aol.comThese muffins were a hit with my family! The flavors of apple, pear, and spices were perfectly balanced. They were moist and fluffy, and the crumb topping added a nice crunch.