Apple Pie Biscuits – Sweet Perfection
Introduction
Get ready to make an incredible Apple Pie Biscuits that everyone will love! This recipe combines simple ingredients with great flavor to create something truly special. Perfect for any occasion, this dish is both delicious and easy to prepare.
Follow along as we show you how to make this wonderful recipe step by step!
Of course! Apple Pie Biscuits are a fantastic, easy-to-make treat that combines the cozy flavors of apple pie with the warm, flaky comfort of a fresh biscuit. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a simple dessert.
Here are two fantastic ways to make them: one from scratch and a super simple version using canned dough.
Recipe 1: Homemade Apple Pie Biscuits (From Scratch)
These are buttery, flaky, and packed with fresh apple flavor.
Yields: 8-10 biscuits
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling
· 1 large or 2 small apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and finely diced (about 1 ½ cups)
· 2 tablespoons brown sugar
· 1 tablespoon butter
· ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
· Pinch of nutmeg
· 1 teaspoon lemon juice
· 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
For the Biscuit Dough:
· 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
· 1 tablespoon baking powder
· ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
· ½ teaspoon salt
· ½ cup (1 stick / 113g) cold unsalted butter, grated or cubed
· ¾ cup (180ml) cold buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
· 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping:
· 2 tablespoons melted butter
· 1 tablespoon granulated sugar mixed with ¼ tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
- Cook the Filling: In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the 1 tbsp butter. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the apples have softened slightly. Sprinkle the 1 tsp of flour over the mixture, stir, and cook for another minute until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Using a pastry cutter, your fingers, or a grater, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
- Combine Wet & Dry: In a separate bowl, combine the cold buttermilk and vanilla. Pour into the flour-butter mixture. Stir with a fork until a shaggy dough just begins to form.
- Add Apples: Gently fold in the cooled apple mixture. Don’t overmix; it’s okay if there are some dry spots.
- Shape & Cut: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a ¾-inch thick rectangle. Use a floured bench scraper or knife to cut into 8-10 rough squares or rectangles. This “rustic” method is easier than using a round cutter and prevents overworking the dough.
- Bake: Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, about 1-2 inches apart. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Glaze (Optional): For an extra treat, whisk together ½ cup powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of milk or apple cider and drizzle over the warm biscuits.
- Serve: Serve warm, ideally with a pat of butter or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Recipe 2: Easy Canned Dough Apple Pie Biscuits
This is the ultimate 15-minute hack for when you need a quick and delicious treat.
Yields: 8 biscuits
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10-12 minutes
Ingredients:
· 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (the “Grands” flaky layers work great)
· 1 cup canned apple pie filling, finely chopped
· 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
· 2 tablespoons melted butter
· For the Glaze (Optional): ½ cup powdered sugar + 1-2 tbsp milk + ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) or as directed on the biscuit can. Grease a muffin tin.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix the chopped apple pie filling with the cinnamon.
- Assemble: Separate the biscuit dough. Gently stretch or flatten each biscuit into a 4-5 inch round. Place a heaping tablespoon of the apple mixture in the center of each round. Gather the edges and pinch them together to seal, forming a ball.
- Bake: Place each sealed ball, seam-side down, into a cup of the greased muffin tin. This helps them hold their shape. Brush the tops with melted butter.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
- Finish: Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing. If using the glaze, whisk the ingredients together and drizzle over the warm biscuits.
Expert Tips for the Best Biscuits
· Keep Everything Cold: For flaky homemade biscuits, the key is cold butter and cold buttermilk. The steam from the melting butter is what creates the flaky layers.
· Don’t Overmix: Overmixing the dough develops gluten, leading to tough biscuits. Mix until the ingredients are just combined.
· Cool the Filling: If the apple filling is too hot when you add it to the dough, it will melt the butter and make the dough greasy.
· Go Rustic: For homemade biscuits, patting and cutting into squares is not only easier, but it also prevents you from re-rolling scraps (which can make biscuits tough).
Whether you make them from scratch or the easy way, these Apple Pie Biscuits are sure to be a hit
Conclusion
Congratulations on making this delicious Apple Pie Biscuits! We hope you and your loved ones enjoyed every bite of this flavorful dish. This recipe is perfect for sharing with family and friends, and we’re confident it will become a regular favorite in your kitchen.
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