
As someone who would always prefer winter to summer, I can’t say I’m enjoying this insanely hot summer all that much. However, the fact that juicy and ripe summer fruits are in abundance, makes it a bit more bearable.
This time, I’ve found some beautiful fragrant and juicy peaches at the store, and decided to use them to make some tasty muffins.
I started with stewing the peaches with a small amount of sugar, water and lemon juice, just until they softened, but still did not disintegrate. I’ve decided to use the stewed fruit in three ways: in the muffin batter, part of the topping, and for serving with the baked muffins.
To make the muffins batter light and tangy, I’ve used a mix of yogurt, oil and lemon juice, and then added cardamom powder and vanilla to it, to enhance the fruity fragrance of the peaches.
Once the muffin batter was divided between the baking cups, I’ve topped each with some of the stewed fruit, following with a crumble of buttery cookie dough, which added a crispy layer.
Serving these tasty and aromatic muffins with some more stewed peaches on the side, created a delightful light dessert, which was perfect for a summer brunch. Try them and enjoy.
Notes:
* I kept the peaches’ skin on, as it deepens their color while cooking. However, if you prefer, you can remove it easily, by plunging the fruit into boiling water for a minute, just as you would do with tomatoes. (For instructions on how to remove tomatoes skin, and other tips, click HERE.)
Makes: 2 ½ cups stewed peaches, 20 muffins
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Baking time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
For the stewed peaches:
5 medium ripe peaches, washed
½ cup sugar
½ cup water
2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
Dash salt
For the topping:
3 Tbs flour
¼ cup sugar
¼ tsp cardamom powder
3 Tbs butter, cold, cut into small cubes
¾ cup stewed peaches (from above)
For the muffins:
1½ cups sugar
2 L eggs
½ cup oil
2 Tbs fresh lemon juice
Finely grated lemon zest from ½ lemon
¾ cup thick yogurt (I used Fage 5% fat)
1 tsp vanilla
½ tsp cardamom powder
¾ cup stewed peaches (from above)
2 cups flour
1 Tbs baking powder
¼ tsp salt
- The stewed peaches: stone and cut the peaches into medium wedges. Place in a wide pot, add the sugar, water, lemon juice and salt. Mix gently.
- Cover the pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover the pot, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, tilting the pot gently occasionally, for about 15 minutes, until the fruit wedges soften but still keep their shape. Bring to room temperature. You should end up with about 2½ cups.
- The cookie crumbs topping: in a small bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cardamom powder and butter, to a crumbly mixture. Place in the fridge until using.
- The muffins: preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Place 20 paper baking cups in two muffin pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until fluffy. Add the oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, yogurt, vanilla and cardamom powder, and whisk until smooth. Add the stewed peaches and whisk again briefly.
- Add the flour, baking powder and salt, and whisk briefly to incorporate. Switch to spatula and mix again.
- Divide the batter between the baking cups. Gently flatten the tops with the back of a spoon, and place 1-2 stewed wedges on top of each. Scatter the cookie crumbs over.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until the muffins tops are golden, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool to room temperature on a rack.
- Serve with the remaining stewed peaches on the side.

















I love that you added cardamom. It really works with the peaches.
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Thank you Linda, I’m glad you liked the muffins. Cardamom indeed works so well with peaches, and gave the muffins amazing aroma. 🙂
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Love the flavours of these muffins!
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Thank you Linda, I’m glad you do. They were so fragrant and delicious. Peaches are so great right now. 🙂
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I love all three: peaches, yogurt and cardamom. 😋 Have a nice evening, Ronit!
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Thank you Luisella, this combination worked so well together and the muffins were delicious. 🙂
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I do believe so. 😉
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🙂
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Great flavors – one must keep the skin on as it has the fiber and nutrients making these muffins healthier. Cardamon is a nice addition and goes well with yogurt – sounds delightful 🙂
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Thank you Judi, the muffins were a comforting treat to have on a hot day.
I sometimes mix fresh fruit with yogurt and sprinkle cardamom on top, as a quick dessert, so this combination was the inspiration for the muffins.
They definitely benefited from the peaches’ skins, but, as some people dislike their fuzzy texture, removing them is always an option. 🙂
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I understand about the fuzzy texture of fresh peaches but not once they are cooked. I know if I don’t like something you can’t persuade me otherwise 🙂
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I agree, but it’s fine by me if anyone chooses differently. 🙂
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I know these muffins are gorgeous as I make a similar recipe always using cardamom because I can’t resist it. I also chop some preserved ginger into the batter which adds a little zing.
I don’t have any summery fresh peaches at the moment but canned peaches are a nice substitute. You have made my tastebuds tingle – now I have to make some peach muffins!!!
Thanks Ronit :))
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Thank you, I’m glad you liked the muffins. They were indeed very delicious and fragrant. Canned peaches can work well, but in case they’re in heavy syrup, you might want to reduce the amount of sugar a bit. 🙂
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I usually reduce sugar in quite a few recipes. It sometimes seems a little too much.
You have spurred me into making a batch. I love to have one just out of the oven – then pretend to the family that there was only 11 in the batch!! :))
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Good thinking! 🙂
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I love love love peaches. I have no doubt these are fantastic! Yum! 🧡
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Same here Lisa, and these ones were so ripe and juicy. They gave the muffins wonderful flavor and fragrance. 🙂
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These are so beautiful Ronit! I can taste the lovely peach flavor, and yes, I would have left the skins on too! Lemon, cardamon, what’s not to love? Did you save me one?
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Thank you Dorothy, the peaches were so nice and ripe, and added their wonderful flavor and fragrance to the muffins.
There are a few left, you’re more than welcome to enjoy them. 🙂
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The muffins are great, but I love what you did with the peaches. I could have used this as an afternoon treat today!
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Thank you Mimi, the peaches are indeed great on their own, or with a bit of yogurt, vanilla ice cream. 🙂
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Adding cardamom makes this so different Ronit!
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It definitely does Aletta. It added such wonderful fragrance to the muffins. Highly recommended! 🙂
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Will remember that!
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These sound like they will be addictive! The crumb topping looks amazing and I can only imagine how good they are with the stewed peaches! Thanks, Ronit!
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Thank you David, these indeed were quite addictive, and I was happy I made a large amount.
The cookie dough crumbs topping was so tasty, and elevated the humble muffins to a desert level. 🙂
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Peaches are tasty and the muffins make them irresistible. 🍃🍑🥮
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Thank you Gail, they were indeed.
Using these tasty peaches in different ways was the key. 🙂
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Lovely muffins, delicate flavors.
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Thank you Dolly, the muffins were so tasty, I was happy I made a large amount of them! 🙂
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My pleasure, dear Ronit.
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So tasty.
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Thank you Anita. The muffins were delicious. 🙂
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Peach, yogurt, and cardamom are such good ingredients.
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Thank you Paul, this combination was a very delicious one. 🙂
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Seems so good. I tried once made a muffins, disaster were. I will try this recipe. Seems delicious 💯❤️
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Thank you, I’m glad you liked the muffins. They were indeed very delicious. I hope the recipe will work for you. 🙂
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Though I don’t know it, but it has yummy looks😋😋😋😋
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Thank you, I’m glad you liked the muffins. They were delicious. 🙂
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These look lovely! I really want to try this recipe
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Thank you, I’m glad to know. I hope you’ll enjoy these tasty muffins. 🙂
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I can only imagine how lovely the combination of cardamom and peaches makes! I am salivating looking at these muffins now and wishing they were in front of me! 🙂
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Thank you Leah, I’m glad you liked the muffins. They were delicious, and aromatic.
As they are all gone by now, I feel the same as you, wish I had some in front of me! Need to make a new batch! 🙂
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Definitely, this flavorful combination will be compelling.
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Thank you Suni, the muffins were delicious. I’m glad you liked them. 🙂
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The topping is a great addition. Especially with the cardamon! Lovely! 🙂
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Thank you, this indeed was a tasty and aromatic addition to the muffins. 🙂
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Seems really nice tip! Thank you 🙂 K
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Thank you! 🙂
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