Pear or Apple Muffins with Streusel Topping

• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

First preheat your oven to 400° F (205° C).

In a small bowl, whisk the eggs until blended. Whisk in the sour cream and oil until smooth. Set aside.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp baking soda

Sift all of the ingredients into a large bowl.

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp cold butter

Gather the ingredients and set aside.

In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry knife or fork. Once the mixture forms coarse crumbs, set aside.

• 1 cup chopped pears (or apples)

For this recipe, it is best to use pears that are still a bit firm and are not fully ripened.

Wash and peel the pears. Cut into roughly 1/2-"inch cubes and set aside.

To make the batter, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir until nearly combined. It is ok if you see a bit of dry ingredients as the batter will be mixed a bit more when you incorporate the fruit. Do not over mix the batter or the muffins will be tough.

Fold in the pears until just incorporated.

Divide the batter evenly in the muffin tin and then sprinkle with the streusel topping. Place directly into the oven and bake for about 20 minutes.

To check if the muffins are done, insert a wooden skewer into the center. If it comes out clean, remove from the oven.

Allow the muffins to cool in the muffin tin for about 10 minutes. Remove and serve.