Description
These Mouthwatering Caramel Apple Pie Bombs are delightful bite-sized treats featuring a sweet apple and cinnamon filling with a gooey caramel center, all wrapped in a flaky biscuit dough and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for dessert or a cozy autumn snack!
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Filling
- 2 apples, peeled and finely diced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Dough and Coating
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- 8 caramel candies, unwrapped
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Cinnamon sugar (optional, for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Apple Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the finely diced apples, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly, then stir in 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter until the mixture is well coated.
- Prepare Biscuit Dough: Open the can of refrigerated biscuit dough and separate the 8 biscuits. Flatten each biscuit into a roughly 4-inch round circle to serve as the base for the filling.
- Melt Butter and Prepare Coating: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a small, shallow bowl. In another small bowl, mix cinnamon sugar for an optional external coating to add extra flavor and crunch.
- Assemble the Bombs: Place about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the apple filling in the center of each flattened biscuit. Top each filling with one unwrapped caramel candy.
- Seal the Dough: Gently bring the edges of the biscuit dough up and over the filling, pinching tightly to seal all seams and form a compact, round ball. Roll gently in your hand to ensure it is fully sealed and round.
- Coat the Bombs: Dip each assembled bomb into the melted butter, making sure it is fully covered. Immediately roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Arrange for Baking: Place the coated bombs seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 to 2 inches of space between each for even cooking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 18 minutes, or until the bombs are golden brown and puffed up, signaling they are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Carefully remove the caramel apple pie bombs from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm for the best gooey caramel experience.
Notes
- Make sure to seal the dough tightly to prevent the caramel from leaking during baking.
- You can substitute caramel candies with caramel sauce, but be cautious with filling amounts to avoid leakage.
- For an extra crunch, add chopped nuts to the apple filling.
- These pie bombs are best enjoyed warm as the caramel is gooey and the biscuit dough is freshly baked.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated gently in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: caramel apple pie bombs, apple pie bites, caramel dessert, easy dessert, fall recipes, bite-sized desserts
