Description
These caramel apple pie bombs are a fall-inspired, bite-sized dessert that combines warm, spiced apples, gooey caramel, and flaky crescent dough. Perfect for any occasion, they’re easy to make and full of irresistible flavor!
Ingredients
- For the Pastry Shell:
- Crescent roll dough (1 can)
- For the Filling:
- Apples (2 medium, peeled and diced) – Granny Smith preferred
- Ground cinnamon (1½ teaspoons)
- Granulated sugar (2 tablespoons)
- Flour (1 teaspoon)
- Caramel candies (10-12 pieces)
- For Assembly:
- Brown sugar (2 tablespoons)
- Cinnamon sugar mix (1 tablespoon cinnamon + 2 tablespoons sugar)
- Melted butter (3 tablespoons)
- Optional: Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Apple Filling:
- In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Cook for 5-7 minutes until apples are tender and mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Crescent Dough:
- Separate the crescent roll dough into triangles. If using biscuit dough, flatten into discs.
- Lightly flour your hands or a rolling pin and stretch each piece slightly.
- Assemble the Bombs:
- Place a spoonful of the apple mixture onto each crescent dough section. Top with one caramel candy.
- Fold the dough around the filling and pinch edges to seal. Shape into a ball.
- Coat and Arrange:
- Roll each bomb in melted butter, then coat with cinnamon sugar.
- Arrange the bombs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake to Perfection:
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Plate the warm bombs and serve immediately. Optional: Add vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent touch.
Notes
- Seal the Dough Tight: Make sure the dough is fully sealed to prevent caramel from leaking.
- Chill the Filling: Allow the apple filling to cool slightly before assembling to avoid breaking the dough.
- Reheating Tip: Microwave leftovers for 10-15 seconds to revive the gooey caramel center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Fall Recipe
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg