If the apple apricot idea is not your thing...

I just prompted CHATGPT for a few thoughts and this is what it came up with:

Chai-Spiced Pear Muffins with Maple Glaze

Ingredients:

For the Muffins:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon ground cardamom

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup brown sugar, packed

2 large eggs

½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 ½ cups diced ripe pears (about 2 medium pears)

For the Maple Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2-3 tablespoons maple syrup

1-2 tablespoons milk (or water) to thin

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves.

Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the diced pears.

Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.

Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Make the Maple Glaze: While the muffins are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk (or water) in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.

Cool and Glaze: Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Drizzle the maple glaze over the warm muffins.

Tips:

You can add chopped nuts or a sprinkle of oats on top before baking for added texture.

These muffins are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet treat any time of day!

Chai-spiced pear muffins with a maple glaze offer a unique flavor combination that’s sure to stand out and impress! Enjoy!