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Peach Muffins

This recipe yields delicious and tender peach muffins, perfect for breakfast or a snack. It guides you through creating a balanced batter from common pantry staples, incorporating fresh, ripe peaches for a burst of fruit flavor. The muffins are baked until golden brown, offering a delightful treat with a soft crumb and juicy peach pieces.
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Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people
Calories 2873.2 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 12-cup Muffin Tin
  • 2 Mixing Bowls One medium for dry, one large for wet ingredients
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Small Saucepan For melting butter
  • 1 Wire Rack For cooling muffins

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 4 Tbs. sweet butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbs. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 large ripe peaches (to make 1 1/2 cups chopped peaches)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin. Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat and set aside. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg, then add the sugar. Whisk until thick and thoroughly mixed. Continue to whisk, adding the milk and melted butter. Add the sour cream and stir to combine. Fold the egg mixture into the flour mixture until well combined. Add the chopped peaches and stir until just combined.
  • Drop tablespoons of the batter into the muffin tins until half full. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a muffin comes out clean. Cool muffins in tins for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to finish cooling. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Notes

Achieving light and tender muffins hinges on proper mixing; combine the wet and dry ingredients until just incorporated, a few lumps are perfectly fine. Overmixing develops the gluten, resulting in tough muffins. For best results, ensure all cold ingredients like milk, egg, and sour cream are at room temperature for a smoother, more emulsified batter. Use firm, ripe peaches; if they are too soft, they can make the muffins overly wet. Consider adding a small amount of lemon zest along with the peaches to brighten their flavor, or a touch of cinnamon for warmth. A simple streusel topping, made from flour, sugar, and cold butter, can also elevate texture and appearance.