Vanilla-Pear Muffins

01Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease 14 muffin cups.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt, whisking until evenly mixed.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir only until the flour is just incorporated. Gently fold in the pears and chopped walnuts with a few strokes.

4. 4

   Divide the batter among the prepared muffin cups, filling each one to the rim.

5. 5

   Stir together the sugar, ground walnuts, and cinnamon in a small bowl to form the topping, then scatter it evenly over the batter-filled cups.

6. 6

   Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Set the tin on a wire rack and let the muffins rest for 5 minutes before turning them out.