Description
Delight in these Mouthwatering Caramel Apple Pie Bombs, a perfect dessert combining tender spiced apple filling and gooey caramel wrapped in golden, buttery biscuit dough. Easy to prepare and irresistibly tasty, these bite-sized treats bake to perfection and are wonderful served warm, optionally topped with cinnamon sugar or alongside vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Filling
- 2 apples, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Assembly
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 8 pieces caramel candy
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Cinnamon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a medium baking dish with cooking spray. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Add the peeled, finely chopped apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the filling is bubbling, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Shape the biscuit dough: Remove the refrigerated biscuit dough from the can and separate the biscuits. Slightly stretch each biscuit, then flatten with your fingers, a rolling pin, or a tortilla press into even, thin rounds. This helps hold more filling and ensures proper sealing.
- Fill and seal the dough balls: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cooled apple filling into the center of each flattened biscuit. Place one piece of caramel candy on top of the apple filling. Carefully bring the dough edges up around the filling and pinch tightly to seal completely. Gently roll each into a ball shape.
- Prepare for baking: Place each filled dough ball seam side down into the greased baking dish. Brush the tops with melted butter to promote golden color during baking. Optionally, sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the tops for added flavor and aroma.
- Bake the pie bombs: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the dough balls turn golden brown. Remove carefully from the oven.
- Serve: Transfer the caramel apple pie bombs to a serving platter. Serve warm, optionally with caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to enhance the richness.
Notes
- Ensure the apple filling cools before assembling to prevent dough from getting too soft.
- You can substitute caramel candies with caramel bits or soft caramel squares for easier melting.
- For a crispier crust, brush the dough balls with an egg wash instead of butter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently to retain softness.
- Feel free to experiment by adding chopped nuts in the filling for extra crunch.
