Peach Streusel Muffins

These baked treats capture the essence of summertime picnics. Photo by Tanner Boyles.

Makes 12 muffins

Ingredients

For the streusel

¼ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cardamom

½ teaspoon ground ginger

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

¾ cup all-purpose flour

For the muffins

1-½ cups flour

¾ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ cup sugar

¾ cup light brown sugar

½ teaspoon cardamom

2 eggs, well beaten

½ cup oil or melted butter

½ teaspoon vanilla

1-½ cups chopped peaches

Instructions

To make streusel: In a medium bowl, add sugars, cardamom and ginger. Stir until well combined. Add the melted butter and stir until well combined. Add the flour and stir until well combined. Set streusel aside.

To make muffins: Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease muffin tins or use paper cups.

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, baking soda, sugars and cardamom. Make a well in the center and add eggs, oil or butter and vanilla. Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in peaches. Fill muffin tins about ½ full. Divide streusel topping between the muffins. Bake for 25-30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.