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Peach Pie Cruffins Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cruffins

Description

Peach Pie Cruffins combine the flaky, buttery layers of croissants with the convenience and shape of muffins, featuring a sweet peach and cinnamon filling that bakes into crisp, tender spirals. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or an afternoon treat, these pastries deliver the delicious flavor of homemade peach pie in an easy-to-make, elegant form, ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

Puff Pastry and Filling

  • 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
  • 2 cups fresh peaches, diced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Finishing

  • 1 large egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 teaspoon water (for egg wash)
  • Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray or line with paper liners to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Peach Filling: In a bowl, combine diced peaches, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until the peaches are evenly coated with the sugar and spices mixture.
  3. Roll Out Puff Pastry: Lightly flour a clean work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheets if needed to smooth and thin slightly. Brush each sheet generously with melted buttery butter to enhance flakiness and flavor.
  4. Spread Filling: Evenly spread the peach mixture over the surface of the buttered puff pastry sheet, making sure it covers the entire area.
  5. Roll and Slice Pastry: Starting from one long edge, carefully roll the pastry sheet into a tight log, similar to making cinnamon rolls. Using a sharp knife, cut the log lengthwise down the center to expose the delicate flaky layers of the pastry and peach filling inside.
  6. Twist and Shape Cruffins: Gently twist the two halves away from each other to create a spiral effect with visible layers. Then coil each twisted strip into a spiral shape resembling a muffin.
  7. Place in Muffin Tin: Place each shaped spiral gently into the prepared muffin tin cups, spacing evenly.
  8. Apply Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk the egg with water to make an egg wash. Brush the tops of each cruffin generously with the egg wash to promote browning and a shiny finish.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the cruffins have puffed up, turned a golden-brown color, and are crisp on the outside.
  10. Cool and Garnish: Allow the cruffins to cool in the muffin tin for 5 to 10 minutes before carefully removing them. Optionally, dust the tops lightly with powdered sugar for an elegant finishing touch.

Notes

  • For extra crunch and flavor, add chopped pecans or walnuts to the peach filling.
  • Mix a small amount of cream cheese into the center of the filling before rolling for a richer texture.
  • Substitute nectarines or apricots when peaches are out of season for similar flavor.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon sugar mixture for additional warmth and complexity.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5-8 minutes to restore flakiness.
  • Freeze cooked cruffins up to 2 months; thaw overnight in refrigerator before reheating.
  • Ensure puff pastry remains cold before baking to maintain flaky texture.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://cookinginspirations.com/peach-pie-cruffins-recipe/