Description
Ina Garten’s peach muffins blend summer’s sweetness with tender crumb and delicate spices. Homemade comfort arrives with ripe peaches nestled in a buttery batter, promising pure Southern-style breakfast bliss for eager morning appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
- 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a 16-cavity muffin tin by lining with paper liners or lightly greasing with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and kosher salt using a whisk to ensure even distribution.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk together granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and large eggs until the mixture becomes smooth and slightly frothy.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender muffin texture.
- Carefully incorporate freshly chopped peaches into the batter, distributing the fruit evenly throughout the mixture.
- Divide the batter equally among the prepared muffin cavities, filling each approximately 2/3 to 3/4 full to allow room for rising.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Remove the muffin tin from the oven and allow the muffins to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, which helps them set and prevents breaking.
- Carefully transfer the muffins to a wire cooling rack and let them cool completely before serving, allowing the flavors to fully develop.
Notes
- Room temperature eggs, milk, and butter blend seamlessly, creating a silky-smooth batter that guarantees tender muffins.
- Prevent dense, tough muffins by gently folding ingredients until just combined, preserving the delicate texture.
- Add a delightful crunch with chopped pecans or sliced almonds sprinkled throughout the batter.
- Elevate the presentation by dusting with powdered sugar or drizzling a light vanilla glaze on top.
- Frozen peaches work perfectly when fresh aren’t available – just thaw and drain thoroughly before adding.
- Extend enjoyment by freezing extra muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 months, ensuring a sweet treat is always ready.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 329 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 203 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg