Juicy Pear Muffins

Pear preserves have a storied history as a staple of Southern American cuisine, where they've been cherished for generations as a method to savor the fruit's sweetness year-round.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: muffin

Servings: serving

Equipment

Muffin tin

Bowl

Whisk

Ingredients

For the Pear Muffins:

2 cups spelt flour or whole wheat pastry flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp Himalayan pink salt
1/3 cup ghee at room temperature
1/2 cup coconut sugar
2 large organic eggs
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup homemade sattvic yogurt or plant-based yogurt
1 cup finely diced fresh pears

For the Sattvic Pear Preserve Filling:

2 cups chopped ripe pears
1/4 cup apple juice or water
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
A pinch of ground nutmeg
For the Streusel Topping:
1/2 cup spelt flour or whole wheat pastry flour
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold ghee diced

Instructions

Prepare the Pear Preserves:

Combine pears, apple juice, coconut sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan.
Simmer over medium heat until the pears are soft and the mixture thickens, about 15-20 minutes.
Mash the mixture slightly for a chunky preserve texture. Allow to cool.

Make the Streusel Topping:

Mix flour, coconut sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
Work in the ghee with your fingers until crumbly. Set aside.

Muffin Batter:

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line the muffin tin with liners.
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, cream ghee and coconut sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and yogurt.
Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in the diced pears.

Assemble the Muffins:

Spoon a layer of muffin batter into each liner.
Add a dollop of pear preserves in the center.
Cover with more batter and sprinkle with the streusel topping.

Bake:

Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the muffins are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

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06/10/2024 12:05 pm GMT