July is National Peach Month! Back in 1982, President Ronald Reagan declared that every July would be celebrated as National Peach Month. The National Peach Council, formed in 1958, still promotes peach activities and recipes today. They encouraged people to "Reach for a Peach" to remind people to eat peaches in the month of July. I'm sharing a recipe from my friend, Rhonda Church, EFNEP educator in Ashe County. Her Peach Buckle Muffins recipe is a great way to celebrate National Peach Month! Enjoy!

Peach Buckle Muffins

Makes 12 servings Serving Size: 1 muffin

Ingredients

• Non-stick cooking spray
• 5-6 very ripe peaches
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 ̊F. Spray unlined muffin tin with cooking spray. 2. Peel, slice, and chop peaches. Reserve all juice from peaches. 3. In a small cup or bowl, whisk cornstarch into peach juice until thoroughly combined with no lumps. Pour juice mixture over peaches and stir. Let sit for 5 minutes. 4. Divide fruit and juice mixture among muffin cups. 5. In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients with a whisk or fork. 6. Add egg to dry ingredients and mix with a fork until mixture forms into large crumbles. 7. Spoon crumble mixture over peaches. 8. Drizzle melted butter evenly over crumble of each muffin (about 1 teaspoon) 9. Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly and top is brown.

Recipe contributed by Rhonda Church, NC EFNEP Educator