A buttery crumb topping makes this peach muffin recipe extra special! They are soft, moist, and packed with juicy peach chunks.
When peach season rolls around, we like to buy a box of peaches from a local orchard. We eat most of them right from the box, but I also like to use them in baking.
Last week I made a peach bundt cake, and it was a huge hit. This week I decided to incorporate them into a breakfast recipe.
We love the flavor of almond extract with peaches, so I used it in these muffins. Buttermilk makes them nice and moist, and they have plenty of fresh peach chunks!
But the best part just might be the buttery streusel topping. It adds delightful crunch to every bite. These are definitely the best peach muffins I’ve ever tasted!
Why You’ll Love This Peach Muffin Recipe
- They are nice and moist thanks to the butter, oil, and buttermilk.
- Almond extract enhances the fresh peach flavor and sweetness.
- They are loaded with fresh peaches.
- No need to use an electric mixer, just a whisk and a spatula.
- Sweet buttery crumb topping!
How to Make Peach Muffins
- TOPPING – Combine flour, sugar, and butter in a medium bowl. Mix until crumbly.
- PREP – Spray 18 muffin cups with cooking spray or use muffin liners. (You will need two muffin tins.) Peel and chop the peaches. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
- DRY INGREDIENTS – In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- WET INGREDIENTS – Combine sugar and eggs in a large mixing bowl; whisk for about two minutes. Add the eggs, melted butter, oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and almond extract, and whisk until smooth. Dump in the flour mixture, stir just until combined, and fold in the chopped peaches.
- BAKE – Fill the 18 muffin cups with batter; sprinkle with about a tablespoon of crumb topping.
Bake muffins at 425° for 10 minutes. Turn the heat down to 350° and bake for another 12-15 minutes.
- COOL – Let the hot muffins sit in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer to a cooling rack.
Tips for the Best Peach Muffins
- Use ripe peaches. The sweeter the peaches, the better your muffins will taste. Look for peaches that are fragrant and slightly soft but not mushy.
- Don’t overmix the batter. Stir just until the flour is incorporated. Overmixing can make muffins dense or tough.
- Finely dice the peaches. Smaller pieces ensure that you get a peach chunk in every bite.
- Correct oven temperature. Baking the muffins at a high temperature for a few minutes ensures that you will get bakery-style muffins with high domes. Turning down the heat allows the middle to cook without the outside burning.
- Don’t overbake. Remove the muffins as soon as a toothpick comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Overbaking can dry them out.
Peach Muffin Recipe Variations:
- Peach Blueberry Muffins: Use half blueberries and half peaches.
- Cinnamon Peach Muffins: Add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients as well as the crumb topping.
- Peach Almond Muffins: Increase the almond extract to a teaspoon. Add 1/3 cup of crushed sliced almonds to the topping for a delicious nutty crunch.
- Plain Peach Muffins: Omit the topping and bake the muffins as is, or sprinkle them with coarse sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to peel peaches for muffins?
For best results, you do need to peel the peaches. The skin tends to give the muffins a fibrous texture.
Can I use frozen peaches or canned peaches?
Fresh peaches work best, but you can use frozen if you need to. Let them thaw, dice them, and pat them dry before adding them to the batter.
I personally don’t care for the flavor of canned peaches, but if you like them, you can use them. They have a softer, wetter texture, so you will need to drain and pat them dry before adding them to the batter.
Why are my peach muffins soggy?
Extra moisture from very juicy peaches can make muffins soggy. I like to bake my muffins on a lower oven rack to ensure that the bottom of the muffins turns golden brown.
Can I make mini peach muffins?
Yes, you can make mini muffins, but I recommend cutting the recipe in half, or you will end up with over 50 mini muffins. You will need to decrease the baking time to 12-15 minutes and just bake them at 375°.
More delicious muffins:
- Blueberry Muffins with Crumb Topping
- Rhubarb Muffin Recipe
- Magic Muffins
- Banana Orange Muffins
- Whole Wheat Muffins
- Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins
- Cranberry Chocolate Chip Muffins
Crumb Topped Peach Muffin Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Crumb Topping
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
Peach Muffin Batter:
- 2 ½ cups all purpose flour (about 12.5 ounces)
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup salted butter, melted
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 1 ½ cups diced fresh peaches
Instructions
Crumble Topping:
- Combine the flour, sugar, and soft butter in a small bowl. Mix with a fork or your fingers until you have even crumbs. Set aside.
- Spray 18 muffin cups with cooking spray, or use paper liners. Peel and dice your peaches. Preheat your oven to 425°.
Peach Muffin Batter
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs for about 2 minutes, then whisk in the eggs, melted butter, oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, then fold in the diced peaches.
- Divide the batter between the 18 muffin cups. Sprinkle about a tablespoon of the crumbs on top of each muffin.
- Bake the muffins at 425° for 10 minutes. TURN THE HEAT DOWN to 350° and bake for another 12-15 minutes, or until set in the middle and golden brown around the edges.
- Let the muffins cool in the muffin pan for about 5 minutes, then carefully remove and place on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temp.
Notes
- If you don’t have buttermilk, you can whisk together 1/2 cup of milk with 1/2 cup of sour cream, yogurt, or Greek yogurt.
- Muffins can be stored in an airtight container for 3-5 days. You can also freeze them for up to four months.
Nutrition
These peach streusel muffins are an easy and delicious way to use fresh summer peaches. If you have a basket of ripe peaches waiting to be used, you need to add this muffin recipe to your baking list!
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