Description

Mouthwatering Caramel Apple Pie Bombs are a delightful dessert featuring tender apples cooked with cinnamon and brown sugar, wrapped in buttery biscuit dough enclosing gooey caramel centers. These baked treats are perfect for cozy gatherings and offer a delicious twist on classic apple pie flavors in a fun, bite-sized form.

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, for sprinkling)

Instructions

Prepare and Cook the Apple Filling: Preheat the 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 unsalted butter. Add the peeled and finely chopped apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender and the mixture bubbles, about 5 minutes. Set filling aside to cool slightly.
Prepare the Biscuit Dough: Remove refrigerated biscuit dough from the can and separate the biscuits. Slightly stretch each biscuit, then flatten evenly using fingers, a rolling pin, or a tortilla press, creating thin rounds that will hold more filling and seal better.
Fill and Seal the Dough Bombs: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of apple filling into the center of each flattened biscuit. Place one caramel candy piece atop the filling. Carefully bring dough edges up, pinching tightly to completely seal each filled biscuit. Gently roll into ball shapes.
Arrange and Top the Dough Balls: Place filled dough balls seam side down in the greased baking dish. Brush tops with melted butter to promote browning. Optionally, sprinkle cinnamon sugar over each for added aroma and flavor.
Bake and Serve: Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until dough balls are golden brown. Remove from oven and transfer carefully to a serving platter. Serve warm, optionally with caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish.

Notes

Make sure the apple filling cools before assembling to prevent dough from becoming too soft.
Press dough gently when flattening to avoid tearing, ensuring a sturdy enclosure for the filling.
Cinnamon sugar topping is optional but adds a lovely aromatic and sweet crust.
For extra flavor, serve with caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream.
Use fresh apples that hold shape with cooking, like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, for best texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Caramel Apple Pie Bombs, Apple Dessert, Baked Apple Treats, Biscuit Dough Dessert, Caramel Filled Apple Bites