Description

This Mouthwatering Caramel Apple Pie Bomb recipe combines tender apple filling with gooey caramel, all wrapped in flaky biscuit dough and baked to golden perfection. Ideal as a warm dessert or cozy treat, these bite-sized pastries bring the comforting flavors of apple pie in a fun and portable form, perfect for sharing or enjoying with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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 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 finely chopped apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cook while stirring occasionally until the apples are tender and the mixture is bubbling, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
Prepare the Biscuit Dough: Remove the refrigerated biscuit dough from the can and separate the biscuits. Slightly stretch each biscuit, then flatten each one using fingers, a rolling pin, or tortilla press into thin, even rounds. This helps hold more filling securely without tearing the dough.
Fill and Seal the Dough Bombs: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the apple filling into the center of each flattened biscuit. Place one piece of caramel candy on top of the filling. Carefully bring the dough edges up around the filling and pinch tightly to seal completely. Gently roll each filled biscuit into a smooth ball shape.
Arrange and Top the Dough Balls: Place each filled dough ball seam side down into the greased baking dish. Brush the tops with melted butter to promote golden browning. Optionally, sprinkle cinnamon sugar generously over the tops for added aroma and sweetness.
Bake and Serve: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the dough balls are golden brown. Remove from the oven and transfer carefully to a serving platter. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish.

Notes

Make sure to seal the dough balls tightly to prevent caramel from leaking during baking.
You can use a mix of apple varieties like Granny Smith and Fuji for balanced tartness and sweetness.
Let the apple filling cool slightly before filling the dough to avoid making the dough too soft or sticky.
For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with a plant-based alternative and ensure caramel candies are vegan.
Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently to keep the dough soft.

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

Keywords: caramel apple pie bombs, apple desserts, caramel desserts, easy baked desserts, fall recipes, apple pie recipe, biscuit dough dessert