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Nectarine Muffins – Best Moist Bakery Style Summer Muffins

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Nectarine Muffins are moist, fluffy bakery-style muffins packed with fresh nectarines and warm vanilla flavor, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, snacks, or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups fresh nectarines, diced
  • Coarse sugar or streusel topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl whisk eggs, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla.
  5. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in diced nectarines.
  7. Fill muffin cups three-quarters full.
  8. Add coarse sugar or streusel topping if desired.
  9. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan.
  11. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm nectarines for the best texture.
  • Avoid overmixing to keep muffins light and fluffy.
  • Toss diced nectarines in a tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking.
  • Add chopped almonds or pecans for extra crunch.
  • Store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Warm briefly before serving for bakery-fresh flavor.
  • Fresh nectarines provide the best flavor, but frozen may be substituted.
  • Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunchboxes, and snacks.

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