Description
Are you ready to savor the best part of peach season with a delightful treat? If you love fresh peaches, you're in for a treat with this Light & Easy Fresh Summer Peach Muffins Recipe!
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups of Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
- 5 Tablespoons of Sugar
- 2 Teaspoons of Baking Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon of Sea Salt
- 2/3 cup of Low Fat Milk
- 2 Tablespoons of Canola Oil
- 2 Teaspoons of Vanilla Extract
- 1 Egg
- 2 Peaches Halved and Pitted
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons of Turbinado Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- In a medium bowl whisk together milk, oil, vanilla and egg.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients together.
- Cut 12 thin wedges from one peach. Chop remaining peach into small chunks and stir into batter.
- Divide the batter evenly among muffin cups.
- Top with peach wedges and turbinado sugar.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack and serve..Enjoy!!
Notes
- Use Fresh Fruit: Always use ripe, fresh peaches for the best flavor and juiciness in your peach muffins. Avoid canned or frozen peaches for this recipe.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your eggs, butter, and milk are at room temperature. This helps the ingredients blend more smoothly, resulting in a better muffin texture.
- Cut Peaches Evenly: Chop your peaches into even chunks to ensure they distribute evenly throughout the muffins and bake uniformly.
- Prevent Soggy Muffins: Pat the peach chunks dry with a paper towel before adding them to the batter to prevent excess moisture.
- Enhance Flavor with Spices: Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or a pinch of pumpkin pie spice to the batter to complement the peach flavor.
- Add Almond Extract: A small amount of almond extract can enhance the flavor of your peach muffins, giving them a subtle, nutty undertone.
- Perfect Portioning: Use an ice cream scoop to evenly distribute the batter into the muffin tin. This ensures uniform muffin sizes and even baking.
- Crumb Topping: For a bakery-style muffin, add a crumb topping made of flour, butter, and sugar. It adds a delightful crunch and extra sweetness.
- Golden Brown Perfection: Bake the muffins until they are golden brown. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes, but start checking at the 18-minute mark.
- Toothpick Test: Use a toothpick to test for doneness. Insert it into the center of a muffin; if it comes out clean or with a few crumbs, the muffins are done.
- Cooling Rack: After baking, transfer the muffins to a cooling rack. This prevents the bottoms from getting soggy and helps them cool evenly.
- Drizzle of Vanilla Icing: For added sweetness, drizzle a simple vanilla icing over the cooled muffins. Mix powdered sugar, a splash of vanilla extract, and a bit of milk for a quick icing.
- Maple Syrup: For a natural sweetener, substitute some of the sugar in the recipe with maple syrup. It adds a rich, caramel-like flavor that pairs well with peaches.
- Storing Muffins: Store your muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you need to keep them longer, wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and freeze.
- Reheat Before Serving: If serving after storage, warm the muffins slightly in the oven or microwave to bring back their fresh-baked taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Cook Time: 20 Minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Muffin
- Calories: 128
- Sugar: 8.8 g
- Sodium: 110.8 mg
- Fat: 3.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.4 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 16.2 mg