Why Make This Recipe
If you’re looking for a fun twist on the classic apple pie, Apple Pie Bombs are about to become your new go-to treat! Imagine biting into a warm, buttery biscuit filled with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples. Sounds yummy, right? 🌟
Not only are these little delights easy to make, but they’re also super impressive. Serve them at a gathering, and watch your friends and family wonder where you learned such culinary magic! Plus, who doesn’t love pulling apart doughy sweets filled with warm apple goodness? 🥧
How to Make Apple Pie Bombs
Making Apple Pie Bombs is a breeze, and you won’t need to be a culinary wizard to whip them up! Here’s how you tackle this tasty project:
- Prepare the apple filling: Start by melting butter and adding diced apples, sugar, and cinnamon. Cook until the apples soften, then thicken the mix with cornstarch.
- Preheat your oven: Get that oven ready at 375°F (190°C) because you’ll need it soon.
- Get your biscuit dough ready: Flatten those biscuits like you’re giving them a spa day.
- Assemble the bombs: Spoon that delicious apple filling in the center and seal them up tighter than your wallet on a Friday night.
- Coat and bake: Roll them in melted butter and cinnamon sugar, then bake until they’re golden brown.
See? Easy peasy! 🍏😋
Ingredients
- 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
Directions
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.
Make the cornstarch slurry: 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 thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Preheat the oven: Preheat your 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 with your hands or a rolling pin.
Assemble the apple pie bombs: Place a tablespoon of the apple filling in the center of each biscuit. Fold and pinch the edges together to seal, ensuring no gaps for the filling.
Coat with butter and cinnamon sugar: Dip each dough ball into the melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. Place seam-side down on the prepared sheet.
Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve warm: Let them cool for a few minutes before diving in. Enjoy them warm for max yumminess and store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
How to Serve Apple Pie Bombs
Serve these Apple Pie Bombs warm and fresh out of the oven. They’re perfect on their own but don’t be shy about drizzling some caramel sauce on top or dusting with powdered sugar for extra flair. Feeling adventurous? A scoop of ice cream on the side could take them to another level! 🍨
How to Store Apple Pie Bombs
If you have any leftovers (which is a big ‘if’), store your Apple Pie Bombs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also refrigerate them, but they might lose that delightful warmth. Just pop them back in the oven for a few minutes to regain that fresh-out-of-the-oven charm.
Tips to Make Apple Pie Bombs
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith for a good balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Don’t overfill your biscuits; nobody likes a messy explosion unless you’re talking about parties.
- Experiment with spices: Add nutmeg or allspice for a unique twist!
- Make-them-ahead: You can assemble these before your guests arrive and bake right before serving!
Variation
Feeling bold? Swap the apples for pears or even berries for a fruit explosion! You could also experiment with different types of dough, like puff pastry, for a flakier result. Your creativity can take these bombs to new explosive levels! 🎉
FAQs
Can I make Apple Pie Bombs ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can prepare and assemble the bombs ahead of time, just bake them fresh when you’re ready to serve.
Can I freeze Apple Pie Bombs?
Yes, you can freeze them before baking! Just wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and store them in a freezer bag. Bake them directly from the freezer; just add a few extra minutes to the baking time.
What do I do if I don’t have cornstarch?
If you’re out of cornstarch, you can use all-purpose flour instead, but you might need to adjust the amount slightly. Just remember, it’s all about that thickened filling!
Now, go ahead and whip up some of these delightful Apple Pie Bombs. You won’t regret it! 🍏✨
Apple Pie Bombs
Ingredients
Method
- 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 thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Separate the biscuit dough into individual biscuits. Flatten each biscuit to about 1/4-inch thickness with your hands or a rolling pin.
- Place a tablespoon of the apple filling in the center of each biscuit. Fold and pinch the edges together to seal, ensuring no gaps for the filling.
- Dip each dough ball into the melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. Place seam-side down on the prepared sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let them cool for a few minutes before diving in. Enjoy them warm for maximum yumminess.