Description
Apple Pie Bombs are a delightful twist on the classic apple pie. These bite-sized, golden, cinnamon-sugar-coated dough balls are filled with a gooey, spiced apple filling, offering the perfect combination of flavors and textures. With easy preparation and minimal ingredients, they are the ideal dessert for fall gatherings or any time you crave a comforting, warm treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples begin to soften.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to form a slurry. Add the slurry to the apple mixture and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the filling has thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: Separate the biscuit dough into individual biscuits. Flatten each biscuit to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Assemble the apple pie bombs: Place a tablespoon of the apple filling in the center of each flattened biscuit. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pinching them together to seal and form a ball.
- Coat with butter and cinnamon sugar: Dip each dough ball into the melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. Place the coated dough balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the apple pie bombs are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm: Allow the apple pie bombs to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm for the best flavor.
Notes
- Don’t overfill the dough, as it may cause the bombs to break open while baking.
- The apple filling should be thickened before assembling the bombs to avoid leakage during baking.
- For a spiced variation, add a pinch of ground ginger or nutmeg to the apple filling.
- If making ahead, you can refrigerate the assembled bombs and bake them later for a fresher result.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Apple Pie Bomb
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg