Emmer Pear Spiced Cupcakes Recipe - Mother Earth Living

Ingredients

• 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons whole-grain emmer flour, or 2-1⁄4 cups whole-wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 11⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup light olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons raw sugar or light brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup raw sugar or granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 medium peeled pears (about 11⁄2 cups), cut into 1⁄3-inch chunks
• 1⁄3 cup almond butter
• 1⁄4 cup maple syrup
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• Chopped almonds or other nuts, for garnish (optional)