Caramel Apple Pie Bombs

Caramel Apple Pie Bombs are bite-sized desserts bursting with all the cozy flavors of a classic apple pie—wrapped up in a golden, buttery biscuit. Each mini bomb holds a gooey caramel candy nestled in warm, spiced apple filling, all encased in fluffy dough and coated in melted butter and cinnamon sugar. They’re simple to make, satisfying to eat, and perfect for fall gatherings, bake sales, or cozy weeknight treats.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Miniature magic: Perfectly portioned for serving, gifting, or grabbing on the go.
• Classic fall flavors: Apple, cinnamon, caramel, and buttery biscuit dough combine for ultimate comfort.
• Quick and easy: Uses refrigerated biscuit dough to save time while delivering maximum flavor.
• Kid-approved: Fun to make, fun to eat, and great for involving little helpers in the kitchen.
• No fuss, big flavor: Bakes in under 35 minutes with no pie crust or rolling pins required.

Ingredients

For the Bombs:

• 1 (16.3 oz) can refrigerated biscuit dough
• 2 apples, finely chopped
• 8 caramel candies
• 1 tablespoon butter (for apple filling)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

For Topping:

• Cinnamon sugar (optional, for sprinkling)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Prepare Apple Pie Filling:
   In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 5 minutes, until apples are soft and fragrant. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. Assemble the Bombs:
   Separate biscuits and slightly flatten each one. Place 1 tablespoon of apple mixture in the center of each biscuit. Top with one caramel candy.
4. Seal the Dough:
   Fold up the edges of the biscuit dough and pinch tightly to seal. Roll gently into a ball shape and place seam-side down in the prepared dish.
5. Add the Topping:
   Brush each bomb with melted butter and sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar, if using.
6. Bake:
   Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling. Let cool slightly before serving.

Tips / Storage / FAQs

Tips:

• Use soft caramel candies for best melting results.
• Dice apples small to ensure even cooking inside the bombs.
• Seal biscuit edges well to prevent filling leaks during baking.

Storage:

• Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• Reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to enjoy warm.

FAQs:

• Can I use homemade biscuit dough? Yes, just portion it to biscuit-sized rounds.
• What kind of apples work best? Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji are all great for flavor and texture.
• Can I make these ahead? Yes, prepare and refrigerate them unbaked for up to 1 day. Bake just before serving.

Final Thoughts

Caramel Apple Pie Bombs are an irresistible treat that bring the best of a traditional apple pie into a soft, handheld dessert. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or treating yourself to a cozy night in, these sweet bites are sure to please. Warm, gooey, and satisfying—you’ll want to keep a batch on standby all season long.

The Goods

Caramel Apple Pie Bombs

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Make these Caramel Apple Pie Bombs for a quick and easy dessert. Filled with apple pie filling and caramel, wrapped in biscuit dough, and baked until golden.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Recipes

For the Bombs:

• 1 16.3 oz can refrigerated biscuit dough
• 2 apples finely chopped
• 8 caramel candies
• 1 tablespoon butter for apple filling
• 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

For Topping:

• Cinnamon sugar optional, for sprinkling

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish with cooking spray.

Prepare Apple Pie Filling:

• In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Cook for about 5 minutes, until apples are soft and fragrant. Set aside to cool slightly.

Assemble the Bombs:

• Separate biscuits and slightly flatten each one. Place 1 tablespoon of apple mixture in the center of each biscuit. Top with one caramel candy.

Seal the Dough:

• Fold up the edges of the biscuit dough and pinch tightly to seal. Roll gently into a ball shape and place seam-side down in the prepared dish.

Add the Topping:

• Brush each bomb with melted butter and sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar, if using.

Bake:

• Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use soft caramel candies for best melting results.

Dice apples small to ensure even cooking inside the bombs.

Seal biscuit edges well to prevent filling leaks during baking.

Storage:

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to enjoy warm.

FAQs:

Can I use homemade biscuit dough? Yes, just portion it to biscuit-sized rounds.

What kind of apples work best? Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji are all great for flavor and texture.

Can I make these ahead? Yes, prepare and refrigerate them unbaked for up to 1 day. Bake just before serving.