Caramel Apple Pie Bombs (Printable)
Flaky pastry pockets filled with warm cinnamon apples and melting caramel centers.
# Ingredient List:
→ Apple Filling
01 - 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), 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
→ Dough
07 - 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 large biscuits or 12 small)
→ Coating
08 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and 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 cooked apple filling and 1 caramel candy in center of each dough circle. Gather edges around filling, pinching well to seal and form a ball. Place seam-side down on prepared baking sheet.
05 - Brush each pie bomb with melted butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon in small bowl, then sprinkle generously over the pie bombs.
06 - Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
07 - Let cool slightly before serving, as caramel filling will be hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The biscuit dough creates the most incredibly fluffy, golden exterior that somehow stays tender even after baking
- That molten caramel surprise inside makes every bite feel like discovering hidden treasure
02 -
- Sealing the dough tightly is the most critical step any gaps and that caramel will escape and burn onto your baking sheet
- Letting the apple filling cool slightly before wrapping makes the dough easier to work with and prevents premature melting
03 -
- If your dough is too cold and springy, let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes before flattening
- Position the caramel candy directly in the center so it melts into the apples rather than leaking out the sides