Pear and Ginger Muffins
Pear and Ginger Muffins
Pear and Ginger Muffins
pear and the gentle heat of ginger. The riper the pears,
the sweeter the muffins will be. They would be perfect
for a picnic or a quick snack on the run.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 20 minutes
Ready in: 45 minutes
Makes: 12 muffins
275g (10oz) plain flour, sifted
200g (7oz) caster sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp ground ginger
1 tsp salt
4 eggs, beaten
150ml (5fl oz) vegetable oil
300g (11oz) pears, peeled, cored and cut into 1cm (in)
dice
12-cup muffin tray and 12 muffin cases
Preheat the oven to 180C (350F), Gas mark 4, and
line the muffin tray with the paper cases.
Place all the ingredients, except the pears, in a large
bowl and whisk together until smooth, then fold in the
pears and divide between the muffin cases, filling each
case three-quarters full. Bake for about 20 minutes or
until well risen, golden and feeling springy to the touch.