Description
Peach pie cruffins combine the flaky layers of croissants with the sweet, fruity flavors of peach pie in a spiral pastry treat. These homemade cruffins feature a tender dough filled with a spiced peach mixture, baked to golden perfection, making them an irresistible sweet snack or dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (113 g) butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar, divided (1/4 cup for dough, 1/4 cup for filling)
- 1 large egg
Peach Filling
- 2 cups (about 3 medium) fresh peaches, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and the egg. Gently mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined to form the dough.
- Make the peach filling: In another bowl, mix the diced peaches with 1/4 cup sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Assemble the cruffins: Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface. Brush melted butter evenly over the rolled dough, then sprinkle with sugar. Slice the dough into strips, spread some peach filling on each strip, and carefully roll them into spirals to form cruffin shapes.
- Bake the cruffins: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the assembled cruffins in a baking tin and bake for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown and fully cooked.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cruffins to cool for 5 minutes in the baking tin before transferring them to a wire rack to cool further. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
- Make sure peaches are fully peeled and diced evenly for consistent filling.
- Rolling the dough tightly ensures beautiful spiral layers inside each cruffin.
- You can use frozen peaches, but fresh yield the best texture and flavor.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for the best taste experience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container; best consumed within 2 days.
