Peach Pie Cruffins Recipe: A Sweet Twist on a Bakery Favorite

 



If you’ve ever wanted to combine the elegance of a croissant, the cozy charm of pie, and the playful look of a muffin, cruffins are your answer. And when you add juicy peaches into the mix? You get the irresistible Peach Pie Cruffin—a golden, flaky, fruit-filled pastry that tastes like summer wrapped in buttery layers.

This recipe is simple enough to make at home (especially with store-bought puff pastry), yet it delivers that “wow” factor usually reserved for fancy bakeries. Imagine warm, caramelized peaches tucked into delicate layers of pastry and topped with a sprinkle of sugar. Every bite is crisp on the outside, soft in the middle, and bursting with peach pie flavor.

Why Peach Pie Cruffins?

  • Easy but impressive: Minimal prep, bakery-worthy results.

  • Seasonal perfection: Fresh peaches make this recipe shine, but canned or frozen peaches work too.

  • Versatile treat: Perfect for brunch, dessert, or even a sweet afternoon snack.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed

  • 2 fresh peaches, peeled and diced (or 1 ½ cups canned peaches, drained)

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar (plus extra for sprinkling)

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

  • 1 tsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Step-by-Step Instructions

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