Best 2 Glazed Pear Muffins Recipes

Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures with our glazed pear muffins, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds. These muffins are a perfect harmony of moist pear chunks enveloped in a tender, fluffy muffin batter, all glazed with a luscious, sugary glaze that adds a touch of sweetness and crunch. With a burst of pear flavor in every bite, these muffins are not just a breakfast treat, but an explosion of joy that can be enjoyed any time of the day.

In this article, you'll find two irresistible variations of this classic muffin recipe, each with its own unique twist. The first recipe features a classic vanilla muffin batter, allowing the natural sweetness of the pears to shine through. The second recipe takes a more decadent turn, incorporating a rich and indulgent chocolate batter that pairs perfectly with the pears, creating a muffin that is both decadent and satisfying.

No matter which recipe you choose, you'll be delighted by the ease of preparation. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, these muffins are a breeze to make, even for beginner bakers. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

GLAZED PEAR MUFFINS ( WEIGHT WATCHERS)

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Found this recipe from a email I received from the Weight Watcher's site. I thought I'd share it here and to make sure I didn't lose the recipe. Points Valve :3

Provided by Marsha D.

Categories Quick Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 large pears, ripen with skin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sour cream
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup skim milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 teaspoons warm water, more if necessary

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375' and spray a muffin pan with a cooking spray.
Core and chop the pears into tiny bite size pieces and place into a bowl.
Add cinnamon, sugar and lemon juice to the bowl of pears. Stir and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, egg, 1 teaspoons vanilla extract and milk. Set aside.
In a large bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
Make a well in center of the flour mixture and pour in the sour cream mixture and the fruit mixture, by adding in, in small batches. Mix until barely blended. Do not over beat!
Drop by Tablespoons into prepared muffin tins. Fill 3/4 full.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes in the pan.
Remove muffins from the tin and let cool completey before glazing the muffins.
While they are cooling you can go ahead and make the glaze.
In a bowl mix together powered sugar, ginger,.
vanilla extract and water.
Add another tsp of water if the glaze is to think.
Spread a thin layer of glaze over each cooled muffin.

GLAZED PEAR MUFFINS

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I am not a get up and cook in the morning kind of girl! I have animals to feed and a kid to get out the door and the last thing I want to do is find breakfast but these muffins hit the spot and a super easy to make. The cinnamon teams up nicely with the pears and the glaze on top is just the final touch -- but you can't eat just...

Provided by Brenda Andrews

Categories Muffins

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

cooking spray
2 large pears with skin, ripe (bosc)
2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
1/3 c sugar, granulated
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 c sour cream
1 large egg, beaten
1-1/4 tsp vanilla extract, divided
1/3 c milk
2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c powdered sugar
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 Tbsp water, or more if needed

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and coat a 12- hole muffin tin with cooking spray.
2. Core and chop pears into tiny cubes; place in a large bowl. Add ! teaspoon of cinnamon, granulated sugar and lemon juice to the pears; stir gently and set aside.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla and milk; set aside.
4. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda,salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Make a well with a spoon in the center of the flour mixture and pour sour cream mixture and fruit mixture, alternating in small batches, mix until barely blended. Do not over blend. (NOTE: Batter with be very thick.)
5. Drop batter into prepared muffin holes until about 2/3 - 3/4 full. bake until tops are golden about 25 - 30 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes in tin; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. ( or leave slightly warm to dip into glaze for easier preparation)
6. While muffins are cooling make glaze: Mix together powdered sugar, ginger, remaining 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla and warm water in a small bowl ( add another teaspoon of water if glaze is too thick.) Spread a thin layer of glaze over each muffin.

Tips:

For a sweeter muffin, use ripe pears. The riper the pear, the sweeter the muffin will be.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the muffins tough.
To prevent the muffins from sticking to the pan, grease or line the muffin tins with paper liners.
Muffins are done baking when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, just with a few moist crumbs attached.

Conclusion:

These glazed pear muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They are perfect for a crowd and can be made ahead of time. With their moist texture, sweet glaze, and delightful pear flavor, these muffins are sure to be a hit!