Apple Butter Cruffins Recipe

Introduction

Apple Butter Cruffins are a delightful hybrid of croissants and muffins, filled with rich apple butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar for a perfect sweet breakfast or snack. They’re surprisingly simple to make using crescent roll dough and bring cozy fall flavors to your kitchen.

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 it 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 surface of each dough rectangle.
4. Step 4: Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up each dough sheet into a log.
5. Step 5: Cut each log in half to create two shorter logs, then cut each of those logs in half lengthwise, making four sections per dough sheet.
6. Step 6: Repeat this process for the remaining dough sheets, resulting in 12 sections of dough total.
7. Step 7: Working with one section at a time, roll it tightly into a cinnamon roll shape, tucking the end piece underneath.
8. Step 8: Place each rolled section into the prepared muffin tin.
9. Step 9: Bake for 22–24 minutes, or until the cruffins are golden brown.
10. Step 10: While they bake, whisk together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
11. Step 11: Remove the cruffins from the oven and immediately roll each one in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
12. Step 12: Serve warm and enjoy your delicious apple butter cruffins!

Tips & Variations

• For an extra rich flavor, brush the dough lightly with melted butter before spreading the apple butter.
• Try using different fruit butters or preserves for a fun twist on the flavor.
• If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the cinnamon sugar coating or skip it entirely.
• Ensure your dough is well sealed at the seams to prevent apple butter from leaking out during baking.

Storage

Store leftover cruffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To keep them longer, refrigerate for up to 5 days and reheat in a warm oven to restore crispness. They also freeze well for up to 1 month; thaw before reheating.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use homemade crescent roll dough instead of store-bought tubes?

Yes, homemade crescent roll dough works well and may add a more homemade texture, though it can be slightly more time-consuming to prepare.

What can I substitute for apple butter?

You can use other fruit preserves, such as peach or apricot butter, or even a spiced pumpkin butter for different flavors that complement the cinnamon sugar topping.

Apple Butter Cruffins Recipe

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These Apple Butter Cruffins are a delightful hybrid of croissants and muffins that combine flaky, buttery crescent roll dough with the sweet and spiced flavor of apple butter. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or a tasty snack, these cruffins are rolled with apple butter, baked to golden perfection, and coated in a cinnamon sugar blend for an irresistible cinnamon roll-inspired treat.

• Author: Victoria
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 24 minutes
• Total Time: 39 minutes
• Yield: 12 cruffins 1x
• Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Dough and Filling

• 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.
2. Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out each tube of crescent roll dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle. If the dough has perforations, pinch the seams to seal them to prevent filling leakage.
3. Spread Apple Butter: Evenly spread ½ cup of apple butter over each sheet of rolled out dough, covering the surface completely.
4. Roll Dough Into Logs: Starting from the long edge, roll each dough sheet tightly into a log shape to encase the apple butter within the layers.
5. Cut Logs into Sections: Cut each log in half, then cut each half lengthwise to form four equal sections per sheet. Repeat with all three sheets to have a total of 12 dough sections.
6. Shape Cruffins: Take each section one at a time with the layered side facing up and roll it tightly into a cinnamon roll shape, tucking the end underneath to secure it.
7. Place Rolled Dough in Muffin Tin: Place each shaped roll into the prepared muffin tin cups, spacing them evenly.
8. Bake Cruffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 22-24 minutes until the cruffins are puffed, golden brown, and cooked through.
9. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Topping: While the cruffins bake, whisk together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl until well combined.
10. Coat Cruffins: Remove the hot cruffins from the oven and immediately roll each one in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat the surface while warm.
11. Serve: Allow to cool slightly, then enjoy these warm, flaky, sweet apple butter cruffins with a satisfying cinnamon sugar finish.

Notes

• If using perforated crescent dough, ensure seams are well sealed to prevent filling leakage.
• You can substitute apple butter with pumpkin butter or other fruit preserves for flavor variations.
• Make sure to roll the dough tightly to create distinct flaky layers.
• For extra crispness, you can chill the shaped cruffins before baking.
• Store leftover cruffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat before serving.

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