Mother Earth Gardener

Pear and Parsnip Muffins with Rosemary

By Staff

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 pear, cored and grated, about 2/3 cup
  • 1 large parsnip, grated, about 1 cup
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons chopped rosemary leaves

Directions

  • Heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another medium-sized bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and honey.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
  • Stir in the melted butter, pear, parsnip, and rosemary.
  • Divide the batter between the muffin cups and bake until the tops are lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean, 20 to 23 minutes.
  • Follow these links for more ideas about cooking with parsnips and pears:
  • Spiced Pear Compote Recipe
  • Roasted Leek and Parsnip Soup with Smoky Seed Clusters
  • Winter Gathering: Parsnips and Pears
  • Published on Dec 15, 2016
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