Description
Homemade Apple Pie Bombs deliver classic American dessert magic in bite-sized golden parcels. Warm spices and tender apples nestle inside crispy pastry, creating irresistible comfort that brings sweet memories to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (300g / 10.6 oz) diced apples (peeled and cored)
- 1 can (16 oz/454g) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
Filling Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (50g / 1.8 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup (100g / 3.5 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Craft a fragrant apple compote by gently sautéing diced apples with butter, sugar, and cinnamon in a skillet until softened. Create a cornstarch slurry to thicken the mixture, ensuring a luscious, cohesive filling that will later nestle inside delicate pastry pockets.
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet. Carefully unfurl each biscuit dough piece, transforming them into delicate rounds through gentle manipulation.
- Strategically position a generous spoonful of the cooled apple mixture at the center of each dough circle. Artfully gather and pinch the edges, creating secure parcels that completely encase the spiced fruit filling. Gently shape each into a smooth, sealed sphere.
- Arrange the assembled bombs on the prepared baking sheet, positioning them seam-side down. Slide into the preheated oven and bake until they transform into golden, puffy spheres of deliciousness, typically requiring 12-15 minutes of careful roasting.
- Prepare a luxurious coating by combining sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Once baked, lovingly brush each bomb with melted butter, then roll them through the sweet-spiced mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Present these irresistible treats while still warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a decadent drizzle of caramel for an extra layer of indulgence.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Bottoms by ensuring the apple filling is well-drained and cooled completely before stuffing into the dough circles.
- Create Uniform Bombs by using a cookie scoop or tablespoon to measure consistent amounts of apple filling, ensuring even cooking and presentation.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation works perfectly by substituting regular biscuit dough with gluten-free biscuit mix or a homemade gluten-free dough alternative.
- Boost Flavor Intensity by adding a pinch of nutmeg or a splash of vanilla extract to the apple filling for a more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg