graham pear muffins

New Orleans, LA
Updated on Apr 17, 2012

These are moist and flavorful. A great use for fresh pears. I love the hint of graham to go with that sweet pear taste. And they come out so pretty!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 8 Jumbo muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups finely diced pears, peeled & cored ( can use canned but drain well & pat dry)
  • 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground flax seed (optional)
  • 1/2 cup margarine or butter
  • 1 cup plain yogurt or light sour cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  • CRUMB TOPPING:
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon margarine or butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

How To Make graham pear muffins

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with paper liners. In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice and ground flax seed. Cut in butter until crumbly.
  • Step 2
    In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt and eggs.
  • Step 3
    Fold egg mixture, pears and almonds into dry ingredients just until combined.
  • Step 4
    Scoop into prepared muffin tin. Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl and sprinkle over batter.
  • Step 5
    Bake in preheated oven for 25-35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

Discover More

Category: Muffins
Category: Sweet Breads
Keyword: #nuts
Keyword: #almonds
Keyword: #cinnamon
Keyword: #yogurt
Keyword: #Flax
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes