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Pumpkin Spice Cruffins

Delightful seasonal treat featuring flaky layers of pastry filled with spiced pumpkin filling and topped with sugar, perfect for cozy fall mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cruffins
  • 1 package puff pastry (thawed) Look for an all-butter version for best results.
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Adjust to taste, add more if desired.
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg Adjust to taste, add more if desired.
  • 1 large egg (for egg wash)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for topping) Sprinkle over tops before baking.
  • a pinch of salt Enhances flavor of filling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease your muffin tin.
  2. In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
  3. Lightly flour your surface and roll out the thawed puff pastry to a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
  4. Cut the pastry into rectangles (approx. 4x5 inches) for each cruffin.
  5. Place a tablespoon of pumpkin filling on one end of each rectangle, then roll the pastry tightly, starting from the filling side.
  6. Tuck the ends of the rolled pastry into the bottom of your muffin tin to create a spiral effect, then repeat for the remaining rectangles.
  7. Beat the egg and brush it over the tops of each cruffin.
Baking
  1. Sprinkle granulated sugar on top and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

Serve with coffee or hot apple cider; consider adding whipped cream or cream cheese frosting for an extra special touch. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month.