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Cinnamon Apple Pie Cruffins

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Bakery-style cinnamon apple pie cruffins combine flaky puff pastry with a gooey apple pie filling, baked in a muffin tin for crisp edges and a soft, swirled center. These easy treats are perfect for brunch, dessert, or cozy snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 sheets puff pastry (about 17.5 oz, thawed if frozen)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (plus 2 tbsp extra for brushing)
  • 2 medium apples (about 10 oz), peeled, cored, diced (Granny Smith, Fuji, or Gala)
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apple filling: In a small saucepan, combine diced apples, brown sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until apples are soft and syrupy, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  2. Prepare the dough: On a lightly floured surface, lay out one sheet of puff pastry. Roll into a rectangle about 12 x 15 inches. Repeat with the second sheet. Brush each rectangle with melted butter.
  3. Fill and roll: Spread half the cooled apple filling evenly over each sheet of dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Starting from the long edge, roll each sheet into a tight log. Slice each log lengthwise to create two long strips from each roll.
  4. Shape the cruffins: Twist each strip into a spiral and coil into a muffin shape, tucking ends underneath. Place each cruffin into a greased muffin tin cup. Brush tops with more melted butter.
  5. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake cruffins for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown and puffed. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  6. Finish and serve: While warm, brush cruffins with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar (mix 2 tbsp sugar + 1/2 tsp cinnamon). Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then gently lift out. Serve warm or cool completely for storage.

Notes

Chill puff pastry if it gets too soft while working for flakier results. Don’t overfill with apple mixture to avoid leaks. Grease muffin tin well or use parchment strips for easy removal. Cruffins can be made gluten-free or vegan with substitutions. Store in airtight container up to 2 days or freeze for 2 months.

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Keywords: cruffins, apple pie, cinnamon, puff pastry, bakery-style, easy dessert, brunch, muffin tin, fall baking, homemade pastry

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