Caramel Apple Pie Bombs (Printable)

Golden biscuit pockets filled with warm spiced apples and melting caramel, coated in cinnamon sugar.

# What You Need:

→ For the Filling

01 - 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - Pinch of salt
06 - 12 soft caramel candies, unwrapped

→ For the Dough

07 - 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 large biscuits or 12 small)

→ For Coating

08 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and pinch of salt. Cook stirring for 4-5 minutes until apples are tender and caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - Separate biscuit dough into individual pieces. Flatten each into a 4-inch circle.
04 - Place about 1 tablespoon of cooked apple filling and 1 caramel candy in the center of each dough circle.
05 - Gather edges of dough around filling, pinching well to seal and form a ball. Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
06 - Brush each pie bomb with melted butter.
07 - In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle generously over pie bombs.
08 - Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
09 - Let cool slightly before serving, as caramel filling will be hot.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • They come together in under 45 minutes with ingredients you probably have in your fridge right now
  • The combination of warm spiced apples and melted caramel creates that perfect cozy fall feeling in every single bite
02 -
  • The biggest mistake I made the first time was not sealing the dough tightly enough, and caramel leaked everywhere, so pinch those edges really well
  • Let the apple filling cool slightly before wrapping it in dough, otherwise the steam makes the dough soggy and hard to work with
03 -
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the apple filling for a warmer, more complex spice profile
  • Toss some chopped pecans into the filling for texture and a nice nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with caramel

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