Perfect Pear Muffins

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Sift flour, ¾ cup sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg together into a large bowl. Add pears; stir to evenly coat.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine buttermilk, egg yolks, oil, and vanilla extract in a bowl; mix well. Stir into pear mixture until batter is just moistened.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Beat egg whites in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until stiff but not dry; fold into batter until just barely incorporated. Spoon batter into muffin cups, filling each ⅔ full.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon together in a bowl; sprinkle over batter.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown and tops spring back when lightly pressed, 25 to 30 minutes.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)