Description
Peach Pie Cruffins are an easy-to-make dessert combining the flakiness of crescent roll dough with the sweet, fruity filling of peach pie. These delightful spiral pastries are perfect for a quick treat or a summer gathering, baked to golden perfection and optionally dusted with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough or puff pastry
Filling
- 1/2 cup peach pie filling (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Other
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Nonstick spray or butter for greasing muffin tin
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a standard muffin tin with nonstick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Dough: Unroll the crescent roll dough into a large rectangle and pinch the seams together to form one solid sheet, ensuring an even base for the filling.
- Add Filling: Spread the peach pie filling evenly over the dough, taking care not to overfill to avoid spilling during baking.
- Sprinkle Sugar and Cinnamon: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, then evenly sprinkle this mixture over the peach filling for added sweetness and flavor.
- Roll Dough: Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log, keeping the filling inside and creating layers for the cruffins.
- Cut and Shape: Cut the rolled log in half lengthwise to expose the layered swirls. Then, roll each strip into a spiral shape, similar to a cinnamon roll.
- Place in Muffin Tin: Place each spiral into the prepared muffin tin cups, ensuring the cut side is facing up to showcase the layers.
- Brush with Butter: Brush the tops of each spiral with melted butter to promote browning and enhance flavor.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes or until the cruffins are golden brown and puffed up, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cruffins to cool slightly before removing from the tin. Optionally dust with powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a shortcut, use peach preserves instead of traditional pie filling.
- Add a touch of almond extract to the filling for a subtle nutty flavor.
- Serve the cruffins warm to enjoy the best texture and taste.
