PEAR SPICE SPELT MUFFINS
Spelt is an increasingly popular ancient grain. The flour has an inherent nuttiness and toasty flavour, which make it an ideal complement to the fresh pear and fall spices in this muffin.
Servings: 12 muffins
Ingredients
- 2 2/3 cups spelt flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 2/3 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 bartlett pears peeled cored and diced (about 1-1/2 cups)
Streusel:
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons spelt flour
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
Streusel: In small bowl, whisk brown sugar with flour; drizzle in oil. With fingers, rub together until moistened and slightly crumbly; set aside.
- In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt and nutmeg.
- Whisk together eggs, buttermilk, brown sugar and oil; pour over flour mixture, stirring just until a few streaks of flour remain. Stir in pears just until combined. Spoon into greased or paper-lined muffin cups. Sprinkle with streusel.
- Bake in 350F (180C) oven until tops are firm to the touch, about 25 minutes. Let cool in pan on rack for 5 minutes; transfer to rack and let cool completely. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 3 days. Or individually wrap in plastic wrap and freeze in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.)
Notes
image and recipe found https://www.canadianliving.com/food/recipe/pear-spice-spelt-muffins.