Description
These Peach Cobbler Muffins capture the essence of a Mediterranean summer with a tender, cake-like crumb and a rustic, buttery streusel topping. Each bite is filled with juicy, cinnamon-spiced peaches that melt on the tongue, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 cups fresh peaches, diced and divided
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for streusel)
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed (for streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a small bowl, work the cold butter into the flour and sugar for the streusel until pea-sized crumbles form, then refrigerate until needed.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature butter and sugar on high speed for 2 minutes until pale and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing on low first then on high for another minute until the batter is glossy.
- With the mixer on the lowest setting, alternate adding the flour mixture and the milk until just combined, then gently fold in 1 heaping cup of diced peaches.
- Divide the batter among the muffin cups, top with the remaining peaches, and sprinkle generously with the chilled streusel.
- Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350°F and bake for 15-18 more minutes; let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack.
Notes
To ensure a perfectly light texture, make sure your eggs and butter are truly at room temperature before you start mixing. The initial high heat of the oven is crucial for creating the tall, domed tops that characterize a professional-style muffin while keeping the interior moist.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 23 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean