Tuesday 10 July 2012

Peach and Basil Muffins

Faced with a bowl of fresh but very ripe peaches I grabbed some cook books off the shelf looking for a quick dessert recipe.
Instead, I came across a muffin recipe that I hadn't tried before : Peach & Basil.


With  a thriving basil plant sitting on my kitchen sill I decided to search no more and whipped up a batch of tasty muffins instead.
Here's the recipe taken from Homemade Muffins by Carol Tennant.

Makes 12
2 ripe peaches peeled & pitted
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
3 tbsp packed brown sugar
grated peel & juice of a small lemon
2 cups/300g self-raising flour
1/2 tsp (half) baking powder
4 tbsp unsalted butter (2oz/57g)
Generous 1/3rd cup/80g granulated sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
2/3rd cup/150ml milk
Chop the peaches into small dice, place in a bowl with the chopped basil. brown sugar and lemon juice. Leave to stand for a bout 30 mins if possible, 20 mins will do if time is tight!
Preheat oven to 400F/200C, grease a 12 cup muffin pan, or use muffin cases as I did
In a large bowl mix the flour & baking powder and rub in the butter until the breadcrumb stage. Stir in the granulated sugar & lemon peel.
In a separate bowl whisk the egg with the milk, add this to the dry mixture alternating with the peaches and their juices.
Spoon into the muffin pan and bake until risen & golden, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.
Serve warm or cold with your beverage of choice.








11 comments:

  1. They look so good. Nice combination peach and basil! Just delicious.

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  2. That's a mix I've never heard - but I'll bet it was delicious.

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  3. I bet those were delicious! Basil adds such a fresh taste to everything.

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  4. These sound wonderful, Maggie. Such an interesting combination.

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  5. Wow that looks delicious and very special.

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  6. Peaches and basil ... What an interesting combination and seeing you had both at your disposal this was the perfect recipe.

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  7. They sound and look fantastic. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

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  8. The peaches in Michigan will be ripe next month. I am going to copy this delicious recipe since I also grow basil. Yum!

    XO,
    Jane

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  9. Be still, my heart! Two things I adore!Perfect!

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  10. Oh, I think this sounds delicious and perfect for afternoon tea. Like the latest photo of you with your Jubilee cup. ;-)

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  11. Maggie--- were they delicious? I think the combo of peach and basil sounds wonderful---

    Is this recipe a keeper?
    Vicki

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