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Apple Butter Cruffins Recipe

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These Apple Butter Cruffins combine the flaky, buttery texture of crescent roll dough with the sweet, spiced flavor of apple butter and cinnamon sugar. Rolled and baked in a muffin tin, these cruffins make a perfect breakfast treat or snack, delivering a delightful balance of soft, sweet filling and crisp, golden crust.

Ingredients

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Dough and Filling

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

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside to prevent sticking.
  2. Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, unroll each tube of crescent roll dough and roll it into a 12×16-inch rectangle. If the dough is perforated, pinch the seams firmly to seal them.
  3. Spread Apple Butter: Evenly spread ½ cup of apple butter over the surface of each rolled-out dough sheet, ensuring full coverage for maximum flavor.
  4. Roll Dough Into Logs: Starting from the long edge, tightly roll each dough sheet into a log shape, keeping the roll firm and even.
  5. Cut Logs: Cut each log in half to create two shorter logs per sheet, then cut each shorter log in half lengthwise to create four sections per sheet. Repeat this process with all three sheets to yield twelve sections total.
  6. Form Cruffins: Take each section with the layered side facing up, and roll it tightly into a cinnamon roll shape. Tuck the end piece underneath to secure the roll.
  7. Place in Muffin Tin: Arrange each rolled cruffin into the prepared muffin tin cups, spacing them evenly.
  8. Bake: Bake the cruffins for 22-24 minutes or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
  9. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Topping: While baking, whisk together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  10. Coat Cruffins: Once the cruffins are out of the oven and still warm, immediately roll each one in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat the exterior.
  11. Serve and Enjoy: Allow the cruffins to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy their warm, flavorful layers as a delicious treat anytime.

Notes

  • Ensure the dough is tightly rolled to prevent unraveling during baking.
  • Pinch the seams on perforated crescent dough to avoid filling leakage.
  • Use nonstick spray or line the muffin tin with paper liners for easier removal.
  • Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat before serving.

Keywords: Apple Butter Cruffins, cinnamon sugar cruffins, crescent roll recipe, breakfast pastry, easy baked snack

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