Pear Cupcakes - Cupcakes by Amélie

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups pears (peeled and diced)