Description
Indulgent caramel apple pie bombs bring classic comfort straight from Midwestern kitchens, combining crisp apples and rich caramel in a delightful handheld treat. Crispy pastry shells filled with warm spices promise a delectable experience you can savor with each irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling Ingredients:
- 8 caramel candies or soft caramel squares
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Dough Ingredient:
- 1 can (16 ounces / 454 grams) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
Coating Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Craft a luscious apple mixture by gently simmering diced apples with butter, sugars, and cinnamon in a saucepan until they soften and release their natural sweetness.
- Create a cornstarch slurry to thicken the apple mixture, stirring until the filling reaches a jam-like consistency. Allow the mixture to cool completely to prevent dough from becoming soggy.
- Gently stretch each biscuit dough into a thin circular shape, ensuring enough room to encase the filling and caramel completely.
- Position a generous spoonful of cooled apple filling in the center of each dough circle, strategically placing a caramel candy on top for a molten surprise.
- Carefully gather the dough edges, meticulously pinching and sealing to prevent any filling from escaping during baking.
- Arrange the sealed parcels on a prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are seam-side down to maintain structural integrity.
- Slide the baking sheet into a preheated oven, allowing the bombs to transform into golden-brown delights with crisp exterior and tender interior.
- Meanwhile, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish for the final flavor enhancement.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, brush each bomb with melted butter and generously roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture for a sparkling, sweet coating.
- Serve these warm treats immediately, optionally adorning with a luxurious caramel drizzle or a cloud of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Master the apple texture by dicing uniformly and avoiding overcooking to prevent mushy filling.
- Seal the dough bombs completely to prevent caramel and apple filling from leaking during baking.
- Experiment with different caramel types like soft squares or liquid caramel sauce for varied flavor profiles.
- Create gluten-free versions by substituting biscuit dough with almond flour or gluten-free pastry alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg