1-Preheating: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining muffin tins with paper liners for even baking. This preparation takes about 10 minutes, setting the stage for a quick bake time of 20-25 minutes, making the total time around 30-35 minutes.

2-Mixing dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and gingerbread spice until evenly blended.

3-Mixing wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, molasses, water, and oil to create the wet mixture.

4-Combining wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and stir until just combined, then gently fold in the diced pears to add moisture and flavor bursts.

5-Filling and baking: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 3/4 full, and if you like, top each with a thin slice of pear for extra appeal. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean, then cool on a wire rack. These steps yield approximately 18 muffins, and remember, the dense, low-rising texture is normal due to the batter’s consistency.