Apple Pie Bombs
Ingredients
- 12 frozen white dinner rolls or 12 pieces refrigerated biscuit dough
uncooked
- 2 medium apples
peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 30 vanilla caramels
unwrapped and divided
- flour
as needed, for dusting
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2
Place the dinner rolls on a microwave-safe plate and microwave on defrost until the dough is no longer frozen but not cooked, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Grease or butter a 9x6-inch casserole dish.
- 4
Place the apples, the sugar, and the cinnamon in a medium-sized bowl, tossing to combine.
- 5
Cut 18 of the caramels into quarters.
- 6
Lightly flour a worksurface.
- 7
Toss one piece of the dough in the flour and flatten and stretch it in a manner similar to a mini-pizza, stretching it about 3-inches across.
- 8
Repeat with all of the dough pieces.
- 9
Reserve 1/4 cup of the apple mixture.
- 10
Add 1 tablespoon of the remaining apple mixture and 6 pieces of the cut caramel to each dough piece and pull the edges of the dough together to form a ball.
- 11
Place the dough balls in the prepared dish.
- 12
Brush the dough balls with the melted butter and sprinkle them with the brown sugar and the reserved apple mixture.
- 13
Bake the dough balls until the tops are golden brown and the pies are no longer doughy, about 30-35 minutes.
- 14
Place the remaining caramels and the heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring every 30 seconds.
- 15
Allow the caramel sauce to cool slightly, then drizzle it over the pie balls.
- 16
Serve.
Apple Pie Bombs
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About this Recipe
Craving an explosion of warm, comforting fall flavors? These Apple Pie Bombs deliver all the delight of a homemade apple pie in a fun, personal-sized package, complete with a gooey caramel surprise. It's a speedy and simple way to enjoy a dessert that's truly dynamite!
What makes these Apple Pie Bombs truly special is the ingenious combination of tender, spiced apples and a luscious, melty caramel center encased in a soft, golden dough. Using readily available frozen white dinner rolls or refrigerated biscuit dough makes this recipe incredibly quick and approachable, ensuring a fuss-free dessert experience that feels homemade.
Prepare your tastebuds for a delightful journey with each bite of these Apple Pie Bombs. You'll first encounter a soft, slightly sweet exterior, followed by a burst of warm, spiced apple goodness. The tender apples, infused with cinnamon and sugar, mingle perfectly with a rich, molten vanilla caramel that oozes out delightfully. Finally, a finishing drizzle of creamy caramel sauce elevates this mini pie to an irresistible dessert experience, perfectly capturing the essence of apple season.
Customization & Variations
- Feel free to experiment with the apples; while the recipe calls for two medium apples, you could try a mix of sweet and tart varieties for more complexity.
- Don't have vanilla caramels? Other soft, chewy caramels would work beautifully as the melty core.
- For an extra touch of spice, a tiny pinch of ground nutmeg or allspice could be added with the cinnamon to enhance the fall flavors.
These Apple Pie Bombs are the perfect fall dessert, ideal for cozy evenings, family gatherings, or a fun treat any time you're craving classic apple pie flavors. Serve them warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, to truly complement the warm apples and rich caramel.