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Pear Almond Muffins

Pear Almond Muffins

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Gluten-Free Baked Good
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    This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Pears
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    Savour's Notes: I made these because I was looking for a higher protein snack to feed my toddler, but they're so moist and delicious they don't last long in our house. Designed to be wholesome, the end result...

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Makes 12 muffins

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Prepare a muffin tin by greasing with butter and dusting with flour, lining with paper, or spraying with baker's joy.

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  2. Peel the pears, core them, and cut them into 1/2 inch chunks.

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  3. Whisk the ricotta, eggs and vanilla together, and stir in the melted butter.

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  4. In a large bowl, combine the sguar, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk in the ricotta mixture, leaving it lumpy. Fold in the pears.

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  5. Divide the mixture among the muffin cups (it will be thick and lumpy), and bake for 20-25 minutes. Test with a toothpick -- it should come out clean.

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5 Comments on Pear Almond Muffins

Img_7818 Reply

Savour -- Just curious, what brand of almond flour/meal do you use? When I tried your recipe, my muffins didn't hold together and I wondered if they'd benefit from some extra almond flour/meal since they're so moist -- or maybe there's a difference from brand to brand. I used Trader Joe's almond meal. The flavor profile is spot on!

4009951565_16d666fbc7 Reply

I used Trader Joe's as well. I should probably add that I live in Los Angeles, which is a dry climate.

4009951565_16d666fbc7 Reply

I used Trader Joe's as well. I should probably add that I live in Los Angeles, which is a dry climate.

Img_7818 Reply

Love the combo of pear, almond meal, and ricotta here -- delicious!

Oldies_joemare_bd Reply

Must try these muffins they sound wonderful.

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