Easy Ginger Pear Muffins

Fresh pears spiced with ginger add sophisticated flavor to these simple muffins that are perfect in lunchboxes or as an after-school snack.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 169 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.

Step 2

Combine eggs and applesauce in a bowl. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a second bowl.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes.