Apple Butter Cruffins
Apple Butter Cruffins are a delightful fusion of flaky pastry and sweet, spiced apple filling, making them the perfect treat for breakfast or a cozy afternoon snack. These muffin-sized pastries are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make, taking just 35 minutes from start to finish. With their warm cinnamon sugar topping and buttery layers, they provide a comforting experience that’s ideal for any occasion. Serve them fresh out of the oven for a delightful start to your day or as a charming addition to gatherings with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough or 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
- 1/3 cup apple butter
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a standard muffin tin.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough or puff pastry, pressing seams together to create a smooth sheet.
- Spread an even layer of apple butter over the surface of the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log shape and slice it lengthwise.
- Twist each strip into a spiral shape with cut sides facing out.
- Place each spiral into the muffin tin with cut-sides up, pressing down gently.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush warm cruffins with melted butter and roll in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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