Description
Delight your taste buds with these homemade Pear & Cranberry Streusel Muffins. This scrumptious treat combines the sweetness of ripe pears and the tartness of cranberries, all topped with a crunchy streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or as a sweet addition to any gathering, these muffins are not only delicious but also packed with fiber and antioxidants. Simple to make and freezer-friendly, they provide a quick solution for busy days or unexpected guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears, peeled and diced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined; small lumps are okay.
- Gently fold in the diced pears and cranberries.
- For the streusel topping, mix flour, brown sugar, cold butter, and cinnamon until crumbly.
- Fill each muffin cup two-thirds full with batter and top generously with streusel.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown; a toothpick should come out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (68g)
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 138mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 34mg