Apple Butter Crescet Roll Muffin Cruffins Recipe

Introduction

This apple butter crescent roll recipe transforms simple crescent dough and apple butter into deliciously soft, cinnamon-sugared cruffins. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or an afternoon treat, these sweet rolls are easy to make and full of warm 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 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 using perforated dough, pinch the seams to seal them.
3. Step 3: Spread ½ cup of apple butter evenly over the surface of each rolled-out dough sheet.
4. Step 4: Starting from the long edge, tightly roll each sheet into a log.
5. Step 5: Cut each rolled log in half to create two shorter logs.
6. Step 6: Cut each shorter log lengthwise in half to form four sections of dough per sheet.
7. Step 7: Repeat the above steps with all three sheets of dough, resulting in 12 sections in total.
8. Step 8: Working with one dough section at a time, place the layered side facing up and roll it tightly into a cinnamon roll shape, tucking in the end piece of dough.
9. Step 9: Place each rolled cruffin into the prepared muffin tin.
10. Step 10: Bake for 22 to 24 minutes or until the cruffins are golden brown.
11. Step 11: While the cruffins bake, whisk together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
12. Step 12: Remove the baked cruffins from the oven. Immediately roll each one in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat them evenly. Serve warm and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

• Pinch the seams of crescent dough carefully to prevent apple butter from leaking during baking.
• For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of chopped nuts or raisins inside the dough before rolling.
• Use homemade apple butter for a more personalized taste or try pumpkin butter as a seasonal variation.

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 5-7 minutes or microwave briefly until soft. They are best enjoyed fresh but can be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw overnight before reheating.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use refrigerated crescent roll dough instead of tubes?

Yes, refrigerated crescent roll dough works well. Just be sure to seal any perforations by pinching the seams to keep the filling inside during baking.

What can I substitute if I don’t have apple butter?

You can use other fruit butters like pumpkin or pear butter, or even a thick fruit jam or preserves. Just spread evenly and roll as directed.

Apple Butter Crescet Roll Muffin Cruffins Recipe

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Delight in these warm, cinnamon-spiced apple butter cruffins— a perfect blend of crescent roll dough swirled with apple butter and coated in cinnamon sugar. These easy-to-make treats are baked until golden and offer a tasty, comforting snack or breakfast pastry.

• 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

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 the oven and prepare the muffin tin. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2. Roll out the dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each tube of crescent roll dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle. If using perforated dough, pinch seams to seal completely.
3. Spread apple butter. Evenly spread ½ cup of apple butter over each dough rectangle.
4. Roll up the dough. Starting at the long edge, tightly roll each dough sheet into a log shape.
5. Cut the dough logs. Cut each log in half to create two shorter logs, then cut each of these lengthwise in half to form four sections per sheet.
6. Repeat for all dough sheets. Perform the same cutting process for the remaining two dough sheets, resulting in 12 total dough sections.
7. Form the cruffins. Working with one dough section at a time, place the layered side up and roll tightly into a cinnamon roll shape, tucking in the dough end to seal.
8. Place in muffin tin. Arrange each rolled dough piece into the prepared muffin tin cups.
9. Bake the cruffins. Bake in the preheated oven for 22-24 minutes or until the cruffins are puffed and golden brown.
10. Prepare cinnamon sugar topping. While baking, whisk together ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
11. Coat the cruffins. Remove the cruffins from the oven and immediately roll each one in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
12. Serve and enjoy. Let the cruffins cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm for a delicious treat!

Notes

• Ensure to seal the seams on the crescent dough to prevent filling leakage during baking.
• Use a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking when rolling out dough.
• Roll the dough sections tightly to maintain their shape when baking.
• Serve warm for best flavor and texture, but cooled cruffins can be reheated gently.
• These cruffins can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.

Keywords: apple butter cruffins, crescent roll pastry, cinnamon sugar cruffins, baked apple pastries, easy breakfast rolls