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Peach Pie Cruffins

Delightful pastry hybrid combining flaky croissant layers with a juicy peach filling, perfect for brunch or dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cruffins
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Peach Filling
  • 2 cups fresh peaches, diced (about 2–3 medium peaches) Use slightly underripe-firm peaches for best texture.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Can reduce to 1/3 cup or use maple syrup.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Thickens the juices; add more if using canned peaches.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
For the Cruffins
  • 1 batch croissant dough (store-bought or homemade) Enough to cut into triangles.
  • 1 large egg For egg wash.
  • Butter for greasing the muffin tin Grease liberally for even browning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with butter.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the diced peaches, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Toss gently to coat and let sit for 5–10 minutes to draw out juices.
  3. Unroll the croissant dough on a lightly floured surface, press seams gently to even thickness, and cut into triangles (wide base about 2–3 inches).
Assembly
  1. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the peach mixture onto the wide end of each triangle, keeping filling centered to avoid leaks.
  2. Roll each triangle tightly from the wide end toward the point to form a small spiral or 'cruffin'. Place seam-side down into the greased muffin tin.
  3. Whisk the egg and brush the tops of each cruffin.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20–25 minutes, rotating the tin halfway through, until croissant layers are puffed and golden brown.
  2. If tops brown too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
  3. Remove from oven and cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Store cooled cruffins in an airtight container up to 24 hours. Reheat in an oven for best texture. Can substitute peaches with nectarines or frozen peaches.