Preheat oven to 350°F. Well grease or line a 12 cup or 2-6 cup muffin tin. Set aside.
Make the topping: In a small bowl, combine the sugar, vegan butter and ginger. Set aside.
Make the muffins: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon.
In medium size bowl, whisk together the sugar with the oil; add the chia egg and soymilk. Whisk until mixed.
Pour wet ingredients over the dry ingredients; add the pears and stir until just mixed. Spoon mixture into muffin cups. Sprinkle topping mixture over batter.
Bake in the centre of oven until risen and tops are firm to the touch, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool on a rack.