Perfect Peach Pie Cruffins
A delightful twist on traditional peach pie, these cruffins combine flaky pastry and luscious peach filling, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Peach Filling
- 1 cup fresh peaches, peeled and diced Use ripe peaches for best flavor.
- 3 tablespoons sugar Adjust according to peach sweetness.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Fresh lemon juice preferred.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon For added flavor.
For the Cruffins
- 1 package refrigerated crescent roll dough Use roll dough for easy prep.
- ½ cup melted butter For brushing the cruffins.
- ½ cup chopped nuts Optional for added crunch.
- Powdered sugar For dusting, optional.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the diced peaches, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Allow them to sit for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or spray it with non-stick spray.
- Unroll the crescent dough on a clean surface, pinching the seams together to create a single sheet of dough.
Assembly
- Cut the dough into triangles. Place a spoonful of the peach mixture at the wider end of each triangle and roll it up gently.
- Dip each rolled cruffin in melted butter before placing it upright in the muffin tin.
Baking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Allow cooling slightly before dusting with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days.