Spiced Cranberry Muffins Recipe | Tasting Table

Name: Spiced Cranberry Muffins Recipe | Tasting Table
Ingredients: 2 ripe Bartlett pears—peeled, cored and cut into eighths; ½ tablespoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups granulated sugar; ¼ cup light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; ¾ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon ginger powder; Roast pear mixture; 3 eggs; 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 cup (5 ounces) cranberries, roughly chopped; ¼ cup flaxseeds, plus more for garnish; ¼ cup sliced almonds, plus more for garnish