Description
Caramel apple pie bombs bring classic dessert flavors into delightful handheld treats. Warm spices and gooey caramel center these irresistible pastries that invite sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (16 oz / 454 g) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
- 8 caramel candies or soft caramel squares
- 4 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preparing Apple Filling: Gently simmer diced apples with butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan until apples soften and release their natural sweetness, creating a rich, aromatic base.
- Thickening Mixture: Incorporate cornstarch to transform apple mixture into a jam-like consistency, then allow complete cooling to prevent dough from becoming soggy and ensure optimal texture.
- Preparing Dough: Delicately stretch each biscuit dough into thin circular shapes, creating ample space to completely encase filling and caramel without compromising structural integrity.
- Assembling Bombs: Strategically place a spoonful of cooled apple filling in the center of each dough circle, positioning a caramel candy on top to create a molten surprise within each bomb.
- Sealing and Shaping: Meticulously gather and pinch dough edges, ensuring a complete seal that prevents any filling from escaping during the baking process, with parcels positioned seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Baking Process: Transfer baking sheet to a preheated oven, allowing bombs to transform into golden-brown delicacies with a crisp exterior and tender, gooey interior.
- Final Coating: Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish, then immediately after removing from oven, brush bombs with melted butter and roll generously in the cinnamon-sugar mixture for a sparkling, sweet finish.
- Serving: Present these warm, decadent treats immediately, with optional caramel drizzle or whipped cream to elevate the indulgent experience.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Bottom: Cool apple filling completely before stuffing to avoid moisture seeping into dough, ensuring a crisp and flaky exterior.
- Seal Carefully: Pinch dough edges firmly and thoroughly, creating a tight seal to prevent caramel and apple filling from leaking during baking.
- Temperature Matters: Use room temperature ingredients and ensure oven is fully preheated for even, golden-brown browning and consistent texture.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap regular biscuit dough with gluten-free alternatives, use sugar substitutes, or replace caramel with sugar-free options for varied dietary requirements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 336
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 451 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg