Ginger Pear Muffins

01Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, a portion of the ground ginger, and salt in a bowl, then make a well in the middle. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk, oil, and egg, then pour the mixture into the well. Stir just until the batter comes together, then gently fold in the pear and walnuts. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups.

3. 3

   Stir together the oat bran and the remaining ground ginger in a small bowl, then scatter the mixture evenly over the tops of the batter.

4. 4

   Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean and the tops are golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Allow muffins to rest in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them from the cups. Serve while still warm.