Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin tine with 12 cupcake liners and set aside.
In a large bowl combine the whole wheat flour, bran, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
Add the milk, applesauce, olive oil, and egg and stir until combined.
Fold in the pear pieces.
Fill the muffin cups 2/3 of the way full. Sprinkle with sugar.
Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.