Description
Irresistible caramel apple pie bombs bring classic autumn flavors into perfectly portioned handheld delights. Gooey caramel, tender apples, and flaky pastry create a nostalgic dessert experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 apples, finely chopped
- 1 (16.3 ounces / 462 grams) can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 8 caramel candies
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Cinnamon sugar (optional)
Butter:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Heat a medium skillet over medium-high temperature, melt butter until it shimmers and coats the pan surface.
- Incorporate finely diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt into the skillet, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Sauté the apple mixture for approximately 5 minutes, allowing the fruit to soften and develop a golden caramelized exterior while releasing its natural sweetness.
- Remove the skillet from heat and let the apple filling cool and thicken slightly, creating a rich, concentrated flavor profile.
- Prepare the dough by rolling it out to a uniform thickness, ensuring an even surface for precise cutting.
- Cut the dough into equal-sized circles, providing a consistent base for assembling the pie bombs.
- Place a small portion of the cooled apple mixture in the center of each dough circle, being careful not to overfill.
- Carefully fold the dough edges over the filling, creating a sealed pocket and pinching the borders to prevent leakage.
- Arrange the formed pie bombs on a prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each to allow for even heat distribution.
- Brush the exterior of each bomb with an egg wash to promote a golden, glossy finish during baking.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry turns a rich, amber brown and appears crisp and flaky.
- Allow the pie bombs to cool for 5-7 minutes before serving, as the interior filling will be extremely hot.
Notes
- Make sure to chop apples into small, uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the filling.
- Cool the apple mixture completely before assembling the pie bombs to prevent the dough from becoming soggy and difficult to seal.
- For a gluten-free version, swap out regular pie crust or biscuit dough with a gluten-free alternative made from almond or coconut flour.
- Enhance the caramel flavor by drizzling extra caramel sauce over the finished pie bombs just before serving for an indulgent touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg