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French Pear Hazelnut Yogurt Muffins

Tender French-inspired yogurt muffins filled with juicy pear, ground hazelnuts, cinnamon, honey, and a crisp nut topping. They stay moist for days and work well for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack.

A by Amer Kachkach ·
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French Pear Hazelnut Yogurt Muffins
Prep20 min
Cook22 min
Total52 min
Servings12
Difficultyeasy
Calories245 kcal
CuisineFrench
VegetarianHalal

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 190°C / 375°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin and place the rack in the center of the oven.

  2. Whisk the flour, ground hazelnuts, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined and free of lumps.

  1. In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt, honey, oil, and vanilla until smooth and slightly thickened.

  2. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture. Fold slowly just until a few streaks of flour remain; do not beat the batter.

  3. Fold in the diced pears, distributing them evenly without crushing them or overmixing.

  4. Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Sprinkle the chopped hazelnuts evenly on top.

  5. Bake until the tops are golden, spring back when lightly pressed, and a tester inserted away from a pear piece comes out clean.

  6. Cool in the tin briefly, then transfer the muffins to a rack so the bottoms do not become damp. Serve warm or fully cooled.

Tips

Firm-ripe pears provide flavor without releasing too much liquid. Weigh the flour when possible and stop folding as soon as it is incorporated; overmixing develops gluten and makes the muffins dense.

Notes

Keep cooled muffins in a covered container for 2 days at room temperature or up to 4 days refrigerated. Refresh a muffin for 10 to 15 seconds in the microwave, or freeze individually for up to 2 months and thaw overnight. Nutrition is an estimate and will vary with ingredient brands and serving size. Cool leftovers within 2 hours, refrigerate in a sealed container, and reheat only the portion you need until piping hot.

Nutrition per serving

245kcal
6gProtein
29gCarbs
13gFat
3gFiber
13gSugar

Frequently asked

Can I prepare this recipe ahead?

Yes. Complete the advance-friendly steps, cool the food promptly, and refrigerate it in an airtight container. Add crisp herbs, nuts, or fresh toppings shortly before serving.

How long do leftovers keep?

Most leftovers keep for up to 3 days when refrigerated promptly in a sealed container. Use clean utensils and discard food that has been left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Can I replace the hazelnuts?

Yes. Ground almonds and chopped almonds give a milder result. For a nut-free version, replace the ground hazelnuts with an equal weight of flour and omit the topping, although the texture will be less rich.

Why did my pears sink to the bottom?

The pear pieces may have been too large or wet. Dice them small, blot very juicy pears, and fold them into a batter that has not been overmixed or thinned.

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