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✨ These Apple Pie Bombs are the ultimate fall treat! 🍎 Fluffy biscuit dough stuffed with spiced apple filling, rolled in cinnamon sugar, and served with rich caramel sauce. Perfect for dessert or holiday parties! 🥧🍬

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Apple Pie Desserts

If you’re searching for a fun twist on apple pie desserts, this apple pie bombs recipe will be your new favorite! Fluffy biscuit dough is filled with spiced apple pie filling, coated in cinnamon sugar, and served with a rich spiced caramel sauce.

It’s one of the easiest desserts made with apple pie filling and perfect for holidays, parties, or cozy nights at home. Among the many desserts made with apple pie filling, these bombs stand out for their soft, buttery dough and warm spiced filling.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • A creative take on apple pie desserts without the fuss of making pie crust.
  • Uses simple ingredients, including store-bought biscuit dough and canned filling.
  • Includes an irresistible spiced caramel for dipping.
  • Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or make-ahead holiday treats.
Ingredients for apple pie bombs including biscuit dough, apple pie filling, vanilla, and spices on a marble counter.
Small bowls of melted butter, cinnamon, and sugar for coating apple pie bombs on a marble surface.
Ingredients for spiced caramel sauce including sugar, cream, butter, vanilla, and spices arranged on a counter.

🛒 Ingredients & Substitutions

  • biscuit dough – use plain, non-flaky refrigerated biscuit dough
  • apple pie filling – substitute with cherry, peach, or blueberry pie filling
  • ground cinnamon – enhances the filling and coating
  • vanilla extract – optional but adds flavor depth
  • granulated sugar – used in the coating and the caramel sauce
  • heavy cream – do not substitute with milk; this is an essential ingredient for the spiced caramel sauce
  • butter – salted or unsalted works
  • ground cloves or nutmeg – optional for extra spice in the caramel

✨ Variations

  • Swap the apple pie filling for a spoonful of sweetened cream cheese mixed with a touch of vanilla. Drizzle the baked bombs with the spiced caramel sauce for a creamy twist on classic apple pie desserts.
  • Skip the spiced caramel sauce and serve with vanilla glaze instead.
  • Add a drizzle of melted white or dark chocolate on top for extra indulgence.

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Apple pie filling in a glass bowl with cinnamon and vanilla added for the apple pie bombs recipe.
Biscuit dough pressed into a muffin pan cup to form a base for apple pie bombs.
Biscuit dough cup filled with spiced apple pie filling in a muffin tin cavity.
Hands folding biscuit dough over apple pie filling to form a sealed apple pie bomb.
Sealed apple pie bomb dough ball sitting in a muffin pan cavity before baking.
Brushing melted butter onto the top of an apple pie bomb before coating with cinnamon sugar.
Cinnamon and sugar combined in a glass bowl to coat baked apple pie bombs.
Biscuit dough ball coated in cinnamon sugar mixture for apple pie bombs.
Unbaked apple pie bombs arranged on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Cinnamon sugar-coated apple pie bombs on a baking sheet after baking.
Saucepan with sugar and water mixture beginning to dissolve for spiced caramel sauce.
Heavy cream being added to caramelized sugar mixture while making spiced caramel sauce.
Butter, cinnamon, and vanilla added to simmering spiced caramel sauce in a saucepan.
Smooth, finished spiced caramel sauce cooling in a saucepan.
Close-up of an apple pie bomb being dipped into spiced caramel sauce.
Close-up of baked apple pie bomb with gooey spiced apple filling inside.

🔥 Tips

  • Do not overfill the dough to prevent leaks while baking.
  • Use a muffin pan when adding the filling to help hold the dough’s shape.
  • Always serve the spiced caramel warm for the best dipping consistency.

❓ FAQs

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes! Prepare the bombs up to the baking step, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Bake just before serving for the freshest taste.

Do I have to make the dipping sauce spiced?

No, you can make a plain caramel sauce by omitting the cinnamon and cloves, but the spiced caramel sauce gives it a festive twist.

Do I need to use canned apple pie filling?

Not at all. You can make a quick homemade filling using diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and a little butter. This will give the apple pie bombs recipe a fresher flavor.

Can I double the recipe for larger gatherings?

Absolutely. Just be sure to use two baking sheets so the bombs are evenly spaced and bake properly.

What else can I serve with apple pie bombs?

These are amazing with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or an extra drizzle of spiced caramel on top.

Can I skip the cinnamon-sugar coating?

Yes, but the coating adds a lot of flavor. If you skip it, consider brushing the baked bombs with a little spiced caramel sauce for sweetness.

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Servings: 16 servings

Apple Pie Bombs

By Jamie Sherman
Apple Pie Bombs are biscuit dough filled with spiced apple pie filling, rolled in cinnamon sugar, and served warm with caramel sauce.
Prep: 35 minutes
Cook: 11 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total: 56 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients 

For the bombs:

  • 1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough, (8-biscuit, Grands Southern Homestyle)
  • 1 ½ cups canned apple pie filling
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
  • dash ground nutmeg

For the coating:

  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

For the spiced caramel dipping sauce:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • dash ground cloves or ground nutmeg
  • pinch of salt

Instructions 

For the apple pie bombs:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, chop the apple pie filling into smaller pieces if needed. Stir in cinnamon, vanilla extract (if using), and nutmeg.
  • Separate biscuit dough into 16 rounds. Flatten each piece using your hands or a rolling pin.
  • Optional: Place each dough round in a muffin pan to help form a basket shape.
  • Spoon about 1 tablespoon of filling into the center of each dough round.
  • Fold the edges of the dough up and over the filling, pinching to seal. Shape into a ball. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
  • Brush each dough ball with melted butter. Mix cinnamon and sugar in a bowl and roll each ball to coat fully. Arrange balls seam-side down on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

For the spiced caramel sauce:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Stop stirring and let the mixture boil until it turns deep amber, swirling occasionally, 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and slowly stir in heavy cream (it will bubble vigorously).
  • Return to low heat. Add butter, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves or nutmeg, and salt. Stir until butter is melted and the sauce is smooth.
  • Simmer for 2-3 minutes more until slightly thickened. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

🥡 STORAGE

  • Store leftover bombs in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Store caramel sauce in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks in a sealed jar.

♨️ REHEATING

  • Microwave bombs for 10-15 seconds until warm.
  • Warm the caramel sauce in 15-second microwave bursts, stirring between each burst.

❄️ FREEZING

  • Not recommended, as the biscuit dough and filling can become soggy after thawing.

💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS

  • Flatten the dough evenly to prevent cracking when folding.
  • Don’t overfill the dough, or it may tear.
  • Use a muffin or cupcake pan to help hold the shape while filling.

🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS

  • Air fryer: Preheat to 350°F and air fry for 7-9 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Deep fryer: Fry at 350°F for 2-3 minutes until golden, then roll in cinnamon sugar.

♻️ LEFTOVERS

  • Reheat and serve with caramel or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  • Crumble and use as a topping for yogurt or oatmeal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bomb, Calories: 241kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 16mg, Sodium: 307mg, Potassium: 86mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 20g, Vitamin A: 205IU, Vitamin C: 0.4mg, Calcium: 27mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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