Caramel Apple Pie Bombs (Printable Version)

Golden pastry pockets filled with warm spiced apples and melting caramel centers

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Filling

01 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - Pinch of salt
06 - 12 soft caramel candies, unwrapped

→ For the Dough

07 - 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 large biscuits or 12 small)

→ For Coating

08 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a small skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, for 4-5 minutes until apples are tender and caramelized. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - Separate biscuit dough into individual pieces. Flatten each into a 4-inch circle.
04 - Place about 1 tablespoon of the cooked apple filling and 1 caramel candy in the center of each dough circle.
05 - Gather the edges of the dough around the filling, pinching well to seal and form a ball. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Brush each pie bomb with melted butter.
07 - In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon for coating. Sprinkle generously over the pie bombs.
08 - Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
09 - Let cool slightly before serving, as caramel filling will be hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They come together in under 40 minutes but taste like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen
  • The combination of warm spiced apples and melted caramel is pure comfort food magic
02 -
  • Seal the dough edges tightly or caramel will leak out during baking and create a sticky mess on your pan
  • Let the apple filling cool slightly before wrapping or the dough will become soggy and difficult to seal
03 -
  • Use a kitchen scale to divide the filling evenly so each pie bomb has the same amount of apple and caramel
  • Place a rack in the center of your oven for even browning on all sides

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