Pear Apple Streusel Muffins

These Pear Apple Streusel Muffins are filled with real apple chunks and delicious fall flavors, then topped with a crunchy streusel topping. They will bring comfort and delight to your loved ones and friends who enjoy them.

Is there really anything more comforting than walking into the house and catching a whiff of freshly baked muffins?!?!

The smell and taste of certain foods can trigger wonderful memories and bring you back to a place and time from your childhood or a special time in your life.

My grandma was the best baker on the planet (in my humble opinion). 😉

It was such as treat when I was a child to go to my grandma’s house. Now I only lived 5 minutes away from her, but any time I was with her (which was every Saturday) was special.

She would always make food for or with us.

These Pear Apple Streusel Muffins are so similar to the ones my grandmother would make for my sister and me. So the first time I tried this recipe, it took me right back to my happy place….my grandma’s house.

I’m sure you already have those special recipes that evoke the same feelings in your family.

This Pear Apple Streusel Muffin recipe is so delicious that it is sure to become another one of those outstanding recipes that your family will have treasured memories of for years and years to come.

If you want more healthy and scrumptious muffin recipes, try my Protein Banana Muffins, Quick and Easy Blueberry Muffins, or Healthy Zucchini Muffins.

Ingredients Needed For Pear Apple Streusel Muffins Recipe

Here’s what you’ll need to make these apple crumble muffins!

Streusel:

• Cold Butter – salted or unsalted
• Flour – all-purpose
• Sugar – granulated
• Cinnamon – ground
• Pecans – chopped

Muffins:

• Eggs – room temperature
• Olive Oil – light or regular
• Sour Cream – regular or fat-free
• Applesauce – unsweetened
• Pear Puree – pear puree baby food or make your own
• Flour – all-purpose
• Sugar – granulated sugar
• Baking Powder
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• Cinnamon – ground
• Ginger – ground
• Nutmeg – ground
• Pecans – chopped

How To Make Pear Apple Streusel Muffins

Here’s how to make these delicious Apple Streusel Muffins!

Step 1

Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

To make the streusel, mix cold butter, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans together in a bowl until crumbly. Set aside.

Step 3

Now, using a hand mixer, beat eggs and olive oil in a large bowl. Then add in vanilla and sour cream.

Step 4

Next, fold in the applesauce and pear puree.

Step 5

Mix in the remaining ingredients: flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

Step 6

Fold in the pecans.

Step 7

Using a scoop or spoon, fill the muffin liners with batter filling the tin about 3/4 full.

Step 8

Sprinkle the streusel topping on top of the batter in each tin.

Step 9

Bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until golden brown. Check with a toothpick in the center of the muffin, making sure the toothpick comes out clean.

Pear Apple Streusel Muffins Recipe Notes And Tips

• Be sure to remove the muffins from the tin and let them cool on a wire rack. Otherwise, they will keep baking in the hot tin, causing them to be overbaked.

• Bring all refrigerated ingredients to room temperature (except the butter) for about 30 – 45 minutes before beginning. This will allow the ingredients to incorporate more easily and create a uniformly textured batter.

• Try not to open the oven door to check on the muffins for at least 15 – 20 minutes into the backing process. If you open it too soon, it will cause the muffins to sink and not set into a yummy, fluffy muffin.

• It is very important to thoroughly prepare all the muffin tin cups with cooking spray or butter prior to filling them with batter. This will ensure that can be easily removed from the tin without sticking or breaking.

Variations Of Pear Apple Streusel Muffins To Try

• Add a little crunch and earthiness to the pear apple muffins by adding some chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds to the batter before baking.

• Drizzle some powdered sugar icing over the apple pear muffins just before serving. YUM YUM!

• Drop a few craisins into the batter before baking for a pop of color and a little extra sweetness. 😉

Pear Apple Streusel Muffins FAQs

Do you have questions about making pear apple streusel muffins? If you have a question and don’t see it already answered below, please leave it for me in the comments!

More Delicious Baked Good Recipes To Try

If you love these pear apple streusel muffins, you definitely need to check out these other recipes!

• Pretzel Bread Rolls
• Lemon Blueberry Zucchini Bread
• Fresh Strawberry Bread
• Pumpkin Spice Bread