Introduction

Best Peach Muffins are soft, tender, and bursting with juicy peach pieces in every bite. These bakery-style muffins strike the perfect balance between fluffy crumb and moist interior, with sweet peaches folding seamlessly into a lightly vanilla-scented batter. Whether made with fresh summer peaches or frozen slices, this recipe yields tall, domed tops, golden edges, and irresistible, fruit-filled flavor. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, snack time, or coffee breaks, these peach muffins are simple to make yet taste like they came straight from a professional bakery.

Why you’ll love this recipe

One-bowl batter — minimal cleanup
Ultra-moist crumb with real peach chunks
Works with fresh or frozen peaches
Bakery-style tall tops at home
Freezer-friendly and great for meal prep

Ingredients (12 standard muffins)

Dry Ingredients

2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

2 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
½ cup (120 ml) milk or buttermilk
2 tsp vanilla extract

Fruit

1½ cups diced peaches (fresh or frozen, thawed and patted dry)

Optional Topping

Coarse sugar or streusel topping

Essential Tools and Equipment

Mixing bowls
Whisk + spatula
Muffin tin
Paper liners
Ice cream scoop (for even portions)

Step-by-step process (detailed)

1. Prep the oven and pan

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. The high starting temperature helps create tall bakery-style muffin tops.

2. Prepare the peaches

Peel peaches if desired, then dice into ½-inch pieces. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Excess moisture can make muffins dense or gummy.

3. Mix dry ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed and lump-free.

4. Combine wet ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs until smooth. Add oil (or butter), milk, and vanilla. Whisk until glossy and fully emulsified.

5. Build the batter

Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Using a spatula, fold gently until just combined. The batter should look thick and slightly lumpy — overmixing will toughen the muffins.

6. Fold in peaches

Gently fold diced peaches into the batter with 2–3 strokes. Stop as soon as the peaches are evenly dispersed.

7. Fill muffin cups

Divide batter evenly, filling each liner nearly to the top. Sprinkle with coarse sugar or streusel if using.

8. Bake with temperature drop

Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 5 minutes, then without opening the oven, reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C). Continue baking 13–15 minutes, until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

9. Cool properly

Cool muffins in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. This prevents soggy bottoms and sets the crumb.

Mistakes to avoid

Overmixing the batter causes dense muffins
Skipping the peach drying leads to a soggy texture
Overbaking — dries out the crumb
Underfilling liners — flat muffin tops
Opening the oven early — deflates the rise

Variations of Best Peach Muffins

Peach Streusel Muffins — add cinnamon streusel topping
Peach Cinnamon Muffins — mix 1 tsp cinnamon into batter
Peach Blueberry Muffins — replace ½ cup peaches with blueberries
Peach Yogurt Muffins — swap milk for Greek yogurt
Glazed Peach Muffins — drizzle vanilla glaze after cooling

Tips for storage & make-ahead

Store at room temperature up to 2 days in an airtight container
Refrigerate up to 5 days
Freeze fully cooled muffins up to 2 months
Reheat briefly in microwave or oven for a fresh-baked feel

Frequently Asked Questions

Fresh or frozen peaches?
Both work. Thaw frozen peaches fully and pat dry.

Can I use canned peaches?
Yes—drain very well and reduce sugar slightly.

Why start at high heat?
Creates rapid lift for bakery-style domed tops.

Can I make jumbo muffins?
Yes. Bake 5 minutes at 425°F, then 18–22 minutes at 350°F.

Conclusion

Best Peach Muffins are everything a homemade muffin should be: soft, fluffy, fruit-packed, and beautifully domed. With juicy peaches folded into a tender batter and a foolproof baking method, these muffins deliver consistent bakery-quality results every time. Whether enjoyed warm with coffee or frozen for busy mornings, this peach muffin recipe proves that simple ingredients can create truly memorable bakes.