Description
Mouthwatering Caramel Apple Pie Bombs are a delightful twist on classic apple pie, featuring a sweet apple filling and gooey caramel wrapped in flaky biscuit dough. These bite-sized treats are baked to golden perfection and make a perfect dessert or snack, especially when served warm with caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Apple Filling:
- 2 apples, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
For Assembly:
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 8 pieces caramel candy
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Cinnamon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare and Cook the Apple Filling: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a medium baking dish with cooking spray. Melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peeled and finely chopped apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.
- Prepare the Biscuit Dough: Remove the biscuit dough from the can and separate the biscuits. Slightly stretch each biscuit and then flatten it evenly into a thin round using your fingers, a rolling pin, or a tortilla press. This helps the dough hold the filling and wrap neatly around it.
- Fill and Seal the Dough Bombs: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the apple filling into the center of each flattened biscuit. Place one caramel candy piece on top of the filling. Carefully lift and pinch the edges of the dough to seal the filling inside, making sure there are no gaps. Gently roll each sealed dough ball to shape it evenly.
- Arrange and Top the Dough Balls: Place each dough ball seam side down into the greased baking dish. Brush the tops with melted butter to promote browning. Optionally, sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the tops for extra flavor and aroma.
- Bake and Serve: Bake the filled dough balls in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving platter. Serve warm, optionally with caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is sealed tightly to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balance of sweetness and tartness in the filling.
- Brush with melted butter for a beautifully golden crust.
- Sprinkling cinnamon sugar over the dough balls adds extra sweetness and a lovely aroma.
- Serve immediately while warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: caramel apple pie bombs, apple dessert bites, caramel dessert, apple pie recipe, bite-size apple pies, easy dessert, baked apple bombs
