Apple Butter Cruffins Recipe

Introduction

Apple Butter Cruffins are a delightful twist on traditional pastries, combining flaky crescent roll dough with sweet, spiced apple butter. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these cruffins are easy to make and bursting with cozy autumn flavors.

Ingredients

• 3 tubes (8 ounces each) crescent roll sheets
• 1 ½ cups (360 g) apple butter, divided
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2. Step 2: On a lightly floured surface, roll out each tube of crescent roll dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle. If the dough is perforated, pinch the seams to seal them.
3. Step 3: Spread ½ cup of apple butter evenly over the top of each dough sheet.
4. Step 4: Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up each sheet into a log. Cut each log in half, then cut each half lengthwise into two sections, creating four pieces per sheet.
5. Step 5: Repeat with remaining sheets to yield 12 sections total. Working with one section at a time, roll each tightly into a cinnamon roll shape with the layered side facing up, tucking the end underneath.
6. Step 6: Place each roll into the prepared muffin tin and bake for 22-24 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Step 7: While baking, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
8. Step 8: Remove the cruffins from the oven and immediately roll each one in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve warm and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

• For flakier layers, be sure to roll the dough tightly and seal the seams well before rolling it into logs.
• You can substitute apple butter with pumpkin butter or your favorite fruit preserves for a different flavor.
• Use a nonstick or silicone-coated muffin tin to prevent sticking and make removal easier.

Storage

Store leftover cruffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm them in a 300°F oven for about 5 minutes or until heated through to restore crispiness.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen pie dough instead of crescent rolls?

Frozen pie dough tends to bake harder and less flaky than crescent roll dough, so while it’s possible, the texture of the cruffins will be different—less soft and flaky.

What temperature should I bake the cruffins at?

Bake the cruffins at 350°F until they are golden brown, usually 22-24 minutes. This temperature ensures they cook through without burning.

Apple Butter Cruffins Recipe

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These Apple Butter Cruffins are a delightful twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, combining flaky crescent roll dough with rich apple butter and a cinnamon sugar topping. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these pastries are easy to assemble and bake into golden, flavorful treats that bring a warm, cozy taste of fall to your table.

• Author: Dana
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 22 minutes
• Total Time: 37 minutes
• Yield: 12 cruffins 1x
• Category: Breakfast, Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Cruffins

• 3 tubes (8 ounces each) crescent roll sheets
• 1 ½ cups (360 g) apple butter, divided

Topping

• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
2. Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll each tube of crescent roll dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle. If using perforated dough, pinch seams to seal, ensuring it doesn’t separate during baking.
3. Spread Apple Butter: Evenly spread ½ cup of apple butter over the surface of each dough rectangle for a sweet and tangy filling.
4. Roll Dough Logs: Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log to keep the apple butter enclosed within layers.
5. Cut Rolls: Cut each log in half to make two shorter logs, then cut each shorter log lengthwise into halves to create four sections per tube of dough.
6. Shape the Cruffins: Take one dough section at a time, keeping the layered side facing you, and roll it into a cinnamon roll shape, tucking the end under to secure it.
7. Arrange in Tin: Place each formed cruffin into the prepared muffin tin, spacing them evenly.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 22-24 minutes or until the cruffins turn a golden brown and are cooked through.
9. Make Cinnamon Sugar Topping: In a small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon until combined.
10. Finish and Serve: Immediately after removing from the oven, roll each hot cruffin in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat generously. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

• If using perforated crescent roll dough, always pinch the seams to avoid the dough separating during rolling and baking.
• Roll the dough as tightly as possible to get nice, flaky layers inside each cruffin.
• Ensure muffin tins are well greased to prevent sticking.
• Serve cruffins warm for the best texture and flavor.
• Substituting pie dough is not recommended as it may bake hard rather than flaky and soft.

Keywords: Apple Butter, Cruffins, Cinnamon Sugar, Breakfast Pastry, Crescent Roll, Easy Baking Recipe, Autumn Treat