Packed with carrot, pear and cranberry, these rustic muffins are the ultimate breakfast treat
Wholesome, autumn-inspired harvest muffins packed with grated carrot, juicy pear, tart cranberries, and warm cinnamon, baked with nutrient-rich eight-grain flour
As the crisp autumn air sets in, these carrot, pear and cranberry spiced eight-grain muffins offer the ultimate comforting bake for cosy mornings and afternoon tea breaks.
If you are looking for wholesome autumn recipes to fill your kitchen with the warm aroma of cinnamon, this recipe is a rustic favourite. The combination of sweet grated carrot, juicy pear, and chewy dried cranberries creates a delightfully moist texture, while multi-grain flour brings a lovely, hearty nuttiness.
To roll out your baking prep effortlessly and keep your worktop tidy, using this Joseph Joseph adjustable rolling pin from Amazon makes achieving an even finish on any dough project simple; see how to bake these wholesome muffins below.
Carrot, pear and cranberry spiced eight-grain muffins recipe
Overview
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Serves: 12
Ingredients
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
150g golden caster sugar
350g carrots (grated)
1 pear (grated)
1 tsp cinnamon
70g vegetable oil
4 eggs
90g milk
80g dried cranberries
50g rolled oats (plus extra for sprinkling)
Pinch of fine salt
Demerara sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
Method
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, weigh out all the ingredients except the additional sugar and oats for sprinkling. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius.
Mix for 5 minutes on the slowest possible speed to avoid developing the gluten too much - you’re just looking for all the ingredients to be fully mixed together.
Divide the mixture into 12 muffin cases, and tap the tin gently on the worktop to level the mixture. Sprinkle each of the muffins with the oats, then the demerara sugar (if using).
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until well risen and golden brown on top. A skewer inserted into the muffin should come out clean. Allow to cool fully before enjoying!
Recipe and image sourced from Matthews Cotswold Flour
Useful baking accessories you may need
Having high-quality autumn bakeware and preparation tools on hand makes baking hearty, fruit-studded muffins much easier. A heavy-gauge 12-hole muffin tin guarantees even heat distribution so your bakes rise high without burning underneath, and a sturdy box grater makes shredding crisp carrots and pears quick and easy. You have plenty of space to thoroughly mix all of your healthy grains and fruit when you use a high-capacity ceramic mixing bowl or stand mixer bowl.
If you are looking for charming autumn table decorating ideas, presenting these golden, oat-topped muffins on this rustic wooden serving board from Amazon creates a cosy, farm-kitchen feel for family breakfasts.
Whether you’re packing snacks for an autumn walk or enjoying a quiet morning with coffee, these spiced grain muffins bring pure comfort to the season. For more comforting bakes, try our almond and marmalade baked oats or our rustic pear and walnut upside-down cake recipe.
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