Peach Jam Muffins Recipe

You will enjoy these family-friendly, easy-to-make Peach Jam Muffins, finished with a sweet peach glaze. They are tender, full of juicy peach pieces and a hint of cinnamon—perfect for breakfast or a snack.

If you like baking muffins, this recipe is simple and dependable. It makes a dozen peach jam muffins that are moist and lightly spiced. You can use fresh peaches when they’re in season or canned peaches if fresh aren’t available. The muffins are brushed with room-temperature peach jam after baking to give them a glossy, fruity finish.

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How to Make Peach Jam Muffins

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Start by peeling, pitting, and finely dicing large peaches. Place the diced peaches in a mixing bowl and add the vegetable oil, the slightly beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is combined.

Tip: If fresh peaches aren’t available, drain a 16-ounce can of peaches, chop them finely, and use them in place of fresh.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the peach mixture gradually, stirring just until the batter is combined and moistened. The batter will be fairly thick; avoid over-mixing to keep the muffins tender.

Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and lightly spray the bottoms of the liners with non-stick spray. Divide the batter evenly among the 12 cups.

Bake the Muffins

Bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes, or until the tops are light golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the pan from the oven and let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Brush the Muffins with Peach Jam

When the muffins are warm or cooled to room temperature, use a pastry brush to spread a thin layer of room-temperature peach jam over each top. This adds shine and an extra burst of peach flavor. Place wax paper under the rack to catch any drips for easy cleanup.

Serve and Enjoy

Once the jam has set and the muffins are at room temperature, they’re ready to serve. These muffins are sweet but not cloying, with visible peach pieces inside and a warm hint of cinnamon. They pair well with coffee or tea and make a lovely addition to family breakfasts or brunches.

You can freeze these muffins once fully cooled. Wrap them individually and place in a freezer-safe bag for up to a few months. Thaw at room temperature or warm briefly in the microwave when ready to eat.

Peach Jam Muffins Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 large peaches, peeled and finely chopped (or one 16 oz can peaches, drained and chopped)
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup peach jam, room temperature (for brushing)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel, pit and finely dice the peaches. In a bowl, combine the diced peaches with the oil, beaten egg and vanilla; stir well.
2. In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the peach mixture a little at a time, stirring just until combined. The batter will be thick; do not overmix.
3. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and spray the bottoms with non-stick spray. Divide batter evenly among the 12 cups.
4. Bake at 400°F for 15–20 minutes, until the tops are light golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Let muffins rest in the pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
5. Brush the tops with room-temperature peach jam. Allow jam to set slightly, then serve. Muffins can be frozen once completely cooled.

Notes

If fresh peaches aren’t in season, substitute a drained 16-ounce can of peaches, chopped finely. Wrap muffins well for freezing; they thaw quickly and are delicious warmed.

Nutrition (approx. per muffin)

Calories: 192 • Fat: 6g • Carbohydrates: 30g • Protein: 2g (values approximate)

Thank you for reading—enjoy these peach jam muffins as a taste of summer any time of year.