Description

Apple Pie Cruffins are a delicious combination of buttery crescent roll dough, sweet apple pie filling, and warm cinnamon sugar. These easy pastries combine the flaky layers of a croissant with the fun shape of a muffin, creating a treat that tastes just like homemade apple pie. They are baked in a muffin tin until golden brown, then coated in cinnamon sugar for a sweet, crunchy finish. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, holiday gatherings, or an afternoon snack, these Apple Pie Cruffins are an easy recipe that will make your kitchen smell amazing.

Ingredients

For the Apple Pie Cruffins

3 tubes (8 ounces each) crescent roll sheets
¾ cup apple pie filling, canned or homemade, with the apples finely chopped and divided
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and divided

For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping

½ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
On a lightly floured surface, roll each crescent roll sheet into a 12 × 16-inch rectangle. If using perforated crescent dough, pinch the seams together to seal them.
Spread 2 tablespoons of softened butter evenly over each sheet of dough.
Spread approximately ¼ cup of apple pie filling over each buttered sheet.
Starting from the long edge, tightly roll each sheet into a log.
Cut each log in half to create two shorter logs.
Cut each shorter log in half lengthwise, creating four sections from each original sheet.
Repeat with the remaining dough sheets until you have 12 sections.
Take one section at a time and roll it into a cinnamon roll shape, keeping the layered side facing outward and tucking the loose end underneath.
Place each rolled section into a prepared muffin cup.
Bake for 22–24 minutes, or until the cruffins are golden brown and cooked through.
In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
Remove the cruffins from the oven and immediately roll each one in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Allow them to cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

Serving: Serve the cruffins warm with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or a glass of milk.
Ice cream pairing: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert that tastes like warm apple pie.
Caramel drizzle: Drizzle caramel sauce over the cruffins just before serving for extra sweetness.
Breakfast and brunch: Arrange them on a serving platter with fresh fruit, yogurt, and other breakfast favorites.
Room-temperature storage: Store completely cooled cruffins in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Refrigeration: If your apple filling is particularly moist or you prefer refrigerated storage, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating: Warm them in a 300°F (150°C) oven for about 5–8 minutes to refresh the flaky texture.
Freezing: Freeze cooled cruffins in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature before reheating.
Cinnamon sugar: The coating may absorb moisture during storage. For a fresher finish, sprinkle on a little extra cinnamon sugar after reheating.
Make-ahead tip: Prepare the apple filling ahead of time and refrigerate it. Assemble and bake the cruffins when you are ready to serve for the best texture.