Description
These Peach Cobbler Muffins combine juicy diced peaches with a tender, cinnamon-spiced muffin base and a crunchy oat streusel topping. Perfect for a comforting breakfast or a sweet snack, these muffins offer the delightful flavors of classic peach cobbler in a convenient, portable form.
Ingredients
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Muffin Base
- 2 cups all-purpose flour – Use fresh flour for best rise.
- 1 cup sugar – Sweetens the batter and helps with browning.
- 1 tablespoon baking powder – The leavener that gives lift.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt – Balances sweetness and enhances flavors.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted – Keeps crumbs tender and adds richness.
- 1 cup milk – Hydrates dry ingredients, contributing to softness.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – Warms and rounds the flavor.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon – Adds gentle warmth and spice.
- 2 cups diced peaches (fresh or canned) – Main ingredient, fresh for peak season.
Streusel Topping
- 1/2 cup brown sugar – For caramel notes and moisture.
- 1/2 cup oats – Gives the topping its crunchy texture.
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon – Adds a second touch of spice for the topping.
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners for easy removal and cleanup.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, mixing these dry ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry mixes: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just blended to avoid overmixing which can toughen the muffins.
- Fold in peaches: Gently fold in the diced peaches, distributing them evenly throughout the batter without breaking them up too much.
- Make streusel topping: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, oats, and cinnamon until combined to create the crunchy streusel topping.
- Fill muffin cups and add topping: Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups and sprinkle the streusel mixture generously over each muffin.
- Bake: Bake the muffins in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Remove the muffins from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh peaches if possible for the best flavor and texture, but canned peaches drained well also work.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep muffins light and tender.
- The streusel topping can be customized by adding chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- Store muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use a dairy-free butter alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Peach cobbler muffins, cinnamon muffins, streusel muffins, breakfast muffins, fruit muffins, peach recipe
