Gluten-free pear crumble muffins

Pear muffins are so delicious. They are full of flavor, juicy, and very refreshing. These gluten-free pear crumble muffins are perfect for a fall day served with a cup of tea or coffee.

These easy pear muffins are light, airy, and juicy. The combination of sweet pears, light cake batter, and crunchy streusel on top created unique flavors and textures.

Oh, and cinnamon plays a huge part as well. I can't imagine a fall recipe without cinnamon. Pears are just like apples, so cinnamon is a must! Pear and cinnamon muffins are made for cloudy fall weather.

This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free but still so delicious. Healthy recipes can be yummy, too!

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THESE GLUTEN-FREE PEAR CRUMBLE MUFFINS

• Vegan – These muffins are perfect for your vegan friends or family members! But these pear muffins are suitable for everyone, not only for vegans/vegetarians.
• Gluten-free –  These muffins are naturally gluten-free.
• Dairy-free - This recipe is also dairy-free.
• Easy to make – The full recipe is so easy and simple.
• Pears - They are so juicy and perfectly sweet.
• Cinnamon - Cinnamon is a spice of fall and it also makes any dessert more cozy and delicious.
• Crumble - Crumble makes any dessert special.

INGREDIENTS

PEAR MUFFINS

• melted vegan butter 
• brown sugar
• vanilla extract
• soy milk - room temperature
• sorghum flour
• corn flour
• gf oat flour
• xanthan gum
• baking powder
• baking soda
• A pinch of salt
• chopped pears

CINNAMON CRUMBLE

• vegan butter
• gf oat flour
• brown sugar
• cinnamon

POSSIBLE INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS

This recipe is easily customizable. Here are some ideas:

• You can replace soy milk with any plant-based milk.
• Brown sugar can be replaced with any powdered sweetener of your choice or regular granulated sugar.
• You can also use gluten-free flour instead of these individual flours.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Prepare all of your ingredients for your muffin recipe and start by combining wet ingredients. In a large bowl add melted vegan butter (or margarine), brown sugar, vanilla, and soy milk, and whisk together. Into the wet ingredients add dry ingredients, which are flours, baking powder, baking soda, a pinch of salt, and xanthan gum. The batter should be light and fluffy.

Step 2: The last step is to add chopped pear and combine. I recommend using fresh pears instead of canned pears. Once the batter is mixed, add to a prepped muffin tin lined with liners.

Step 3: Now, it's time for a crumb topping. Combine all of the ingredients for the crumble in a small bowl. Sprinkle the crumble on top of each pear muffin and bake for about 35 minutes.

SERVING

Serve these dairy-free gluten-free pear muffins with a sugar glaze or sprinkle with powdered sugar on top.

STORING

Store these gluten-free muffins in a fridge for up to 3 days. I don't recommend freezing them because the consistency might change.

Tips for How to make perfect Pear Muffins

1. If it's possible use the listed gluten-free flours. Yes, you can substitute with gluten-free flour mix or with totally different flours, but the result will not be the same. Always try to use listed gluten-free flours for the best result.
2. Make sure you are adding xanthan gum. You can make muffins without xanthan gum, but this secret ingredient makes it a lot better!
3. Always use fresh pears, not canned or cooked. Just fresh and without skin.
4. Don't forget about the cinnamon crumble on top. It makes these muffins so good.
5. Make sure all of these ingredients have room temperature.

FAQ

Can I freeze these pear muffins?

I don't recommend freezing these muffins because they contain pears, so the consistency might change. Pears are full of water and the muffins will end up soggy. They are best eaten within the first few days.

What kind of pears work best for baking?

In this recipe, you can use any pears. But make sure you are using pears without skin.

Can I use apples instead of pears?

Yes! You can create similar results! But make sure you are chopping apples very fine.

More muffins recipes:

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SIMPLE BLUEBERRY AND LEMON OAT MUFFINS - GLUTEN-FREE VEGAN RECIPE
GLUTEN-FREE VEGAN CRANBERRY CHOCOLATE MUFFINS

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This post was created on 5.10.2020 and updated on 31.10.2022.