How to Make Summer Peach, Basil & Cheddar Muffins - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the warm weather rolls in, it's time to make the most of the summer fruits that are in season. And what better way to do that than by incorporating them into a delicious, freshly baked treat? If you're looking for a unique and flavorful way to enjoy the abundance of fresh peaches available, then look no further than these delectable Summer Peach, Basil & Cheddar Muffins.

These muffins are the perfect combination of sweet and savory, with the juicy sweetness of ripe peaches balanced out...

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Ingredients

  • 4 fresh peaches, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 4 teaspoons finely minced fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (such as Sargento® Off the Block)
  • ½ cup butter, room temperature
  • 7 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese (such as Sargento® Off the Block)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 dozen muffins

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line with paper liners.
  • Mix peaches, basil, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar in a bowl; let sit until sugar dissolves, about 15 minutes.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Mix 1 cup Cheddar cheese into flour mixture.
  • Beat butter and 7 tablespoons brown sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, until just combined; gently fold in peaches. Mix flour mixture, a little at time, into peach mixture until batter is just combined.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese over batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    225 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 355mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 138mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 54mg