Whether it’s a cozy weekend at home or breakfast on-the-go, these Pear Muffins are sure to hit the spot. They’re filled with fresh in-season pears, oats, and topped with a cinnamon oat streusel!
While it’s the season of never-ending pumpkin recipes, and apple seemingly coming in a close second (depending on who you ask), it’s time pears had their spotlight.
There’s nothing like a ripe pear: juicy, subtly sweet, with a soft yet firm texture that you just can’t get anywhere else.
There’s also nothing like a light muffin that’s loaded with a cinnamon streusel on top, with the addition of oats. Because doesn’t every good muffin have a bed of oat streusel on top?
HOW TO MAKE PEAR MUFFINS
If you love recipes that require little effort, this is for you! Nobody’s got time for an elaborate muffin recipe on a Saturday morning. Especially when you’ve got to get right back in bed with their morning coffee and binge on Netflix.
Or if there are children involved and they’re hangry.
Either way, breakfast is needed ASAP. Like, immediately.
Here’s what you gotta do:
- Prep the streusel (do this first so it can clump up a bit as it “dries”).
- Mix the dry ingredients.
- Brown sugar! Granulated Sugar! CINNAMON! And the usual suspects like flour and all that jazz.
- Whisk the wet ingredients.
- Butter! Eggs! Yogurt! Vanilla!
- Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture.
- Stir in those oats and pears.
- Bake, then eat!
OAT STREUSEL
Where are my streusel lovers at? You know, the crunchy, sweet topping on muffins that’s best when it’s loaded on top? I’m talking overflowing with chunks of sweetness.
Yeah, well this pear muffin recipe basically BEGS for an oat streusel on top.
Oats + Streusel is truly a match made in heaven. The oats add an additional texture component – hi, crunch! It’s totally fitting since there are oats inside the muffin, too.
And the cinnamon everywhere. Everywhere. It’s the best. Talk about warm cozy feelings from muffins. The. Best. Speaking of warm, serving warm is a MUST. Slather on a little butter if that’s what you like to do, and savor each and every last drop.
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PrintPear Muffins with Oat Streusel
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 muffins
Description
Warm cinnamon muffins packed with fresh pears, oats, and topped with a cinnamon oat streusel! These muffins are the perfect easy (but cozy!) breakfast!
Ingredients
STREUSEL:
- 2 TBSP unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
MUFFINS:
- 1 Bartlett pear, peeled and diced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 tsp (for pears)
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter, cooled
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (room temp-ish, let sit on counter once you start the recipe)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract*
- 3/4 cups old fashioned oats
Instructions
- Prep the Streusel: Combine the streusel ingredients (melted butter, flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon) in a bowl and stir to combine with a fork – this will help keep clumps. Set aside.
- Muffins: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 12 muffin tins or rub with nonstick oil. Toss the diced pears with 1 teaspoon flour to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the muffin.
- In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Set aside.
- Whisk together melted butter (it should have cooled slightly as to not cook the eggs), eggs, yogurt, and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture and stir until slightly combined. Add the oats and diced pear, stirring until just fully combined. Lumps are OK – you don’t want to overmix the batter. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin tins, filling them about 3/4s full.
- Evenly divide the oat streusel among the muffins, gently pressing it down on top of the muffins. Bake for 18-20 minutes until muffins bounce back slightly when tapped, and/or when the internal temperature reaches approximately 190°F*. Let cool slightly, and serve warm for best results.
Notes
The muffins are best eaten the day of, so the topping keeps its crunch. Otherwise store at room temperature uncovered to keep a crisp streusel for the next day.
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: fall, easy, kid-friendly, cozy
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