Description
Soft, bakery-style Peach Streusel Muffins crowned with a buttery crumb and finished with a light vanilla drizzle feel like a little hug in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup light or dark brown sugar (packed for the crumb topping sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for balancing the crumb topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for warm spice in the topping)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted for the crumb mixture)
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled for the topping texture)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled for the muffin batter)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda (for lift in the muffins)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (for extra rise and softness)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for gentle warmth in the batter)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice (for subtle background spice)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (to balance sweetness)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature for creaming)
- 1/2 cup light or dark brown sugar (packed for moisture and flavor)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for sweetness and structure)
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature for smooth batter)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream (at room temperature for tenderness)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for aroma and flavor)
- 2 tablespoons milk (at room temperature to loosen the batter)
- 1 3/4 cups chopped peaches (peeled and cut small for even distribution)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for the optional glaze sweetness)
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk (to thin the glaze to a drizzle)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the glaze flavor)
Instructions
- Set the oven to 425°F (218°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin pan with liners or nonstick spray, then set it aside.
- Stir the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl until blended, then gently mix in the flour just until clumps form and leave the mixture crumbly.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, and salt until evenly mixed.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, then add the eggs, yogurt or sour cream, and vanilla and beat until mostly smooth.
- With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients and milk to the bowl and mix only until no dry streaks remain, then gently fold in the chopped peaches.
- Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups, filling them to the top, and press some crumb topping onto each portion so it adheres.
- Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then without opening the oven door reduce the temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking until a toothpick comes out clean, about 16–19 minutes more.
- Let the muffins rest in the pan for about 5 minutes, then move them to a rack and allow them to cool further before handling since they are delicate while warm.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, cream or milk, and vanilla until smooth, then drizzle over the warm or cooled muffins if using.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These muffins freeze well; wrap individually and store for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 48 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
