Pear muffins with walnuts
6 servings
50 minutes
Pear muffins with walnuts are a delicate and aromatic treat that embodies the coziness of American home baking. Pears provide natural sweetness and juiciness to the muffins, while crunchy walnuts add texture and a deep nutty flavor. This recipe uses a combination of whole grain and rye flour, making the baked goods richer in taste. Warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and turmeric create a harmonious spicy aroma that unfolds during baking. These muffins are perfect for a cozy breakfast or afternoon tea, offering a sense of warmth and care. They can be served warm, lightly spread with honey or with a cup of freshly brewed coffee. The simplicity of preparation makes this recipe accessible even for novice cooks, while the result delights with its rich flavor and appetizing texture.
1
Prepare the pears: wash, peel, and cut into small cubes. Chop the roasted nuts.
- Pears: 150 g
- Roasted walnuts: 30 g
2
In a deep bowl, beat the egg with sugar and pour in melted butter and olive oil, then add pears with nuts.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Brown sugar: 45 g
- Clarified butter (ghee): 35 g
- Olive oil: 15 ml
- Pears: 150 g
- Roasted walnuts: 30 g
3
Sift flour with spices and baking powder into the mixture step by step. Add a pinch of salt and quickly knead a uniform dough. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Whole grain (wholemeal) flour: 80 g
- Rye flour: 20 g
- Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 0.3 teaspoon
- Turmeric: 0.3 teaspoon
- Salt: pinch
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
4
Fill the prepared muffin cups 2/3 full with batter. Reduce the oven temperature to 185°C and bake for about 25 minutes. Check the finished muffins for doneness with a wooden skewer, let cool slightly, and remove from the cups.
