Description
These Apple Pie Bombs are a delightful, bite-sized twist on the classic apple pie. With a crispy, golden exterior and a warm, gooey apple filling, they’re perfect for a quick dessert or a fun treat at gatherings. Coated in cinnamon sugar, these little bombs pack all the flavor of an apple pie in one delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16.3-ounce) can Grands “Big” biscuits, flaky
- 1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling or caramel apple pie filling
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar: In a shallow bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside for coating the pie bombs after frying.
- Prepare the Oil: Fill a 2 to 3 quart heavy-bottomed saucepan a little over halfway with vegetable oil. You want enough oil to cover the dough balls completely when frying. Set the pan aside until ready to fry.
- Prepare the Biscuit Dough: Open the can of biscuits and carefully divide each biscuit in half by pulling apart the flaky layers at the center. Use your fingers or a rolling pin to gently flatten each piece of biscuit dough. Be careful not to roll the dough too thin; just flatten it enough to hold the filling.
- Fill the Dough: Place about 1 tablespoon of apple pie filling in the center of each flattened dough circle. Pinch the edges of the dough together tightly to seal, ensuring the filling is enclosed. Once sealed, gently roll the dough into a ball shape, tucking the seams underneath.
- Heat the Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in your prepared saucepan to precisely 325°F (163°C). It’s important to maintain this temperature throughout frying to ensure even cooking.
- Fry the Pie Bombs: Using a slotted metal spoon, carefully lower the prepared dough balls into the hot oil. Fry 2-3 pie bombs at a time, rolling them around in the oil to ensure they cook evenly and don’t stick or burn. Fry until all sides are golden brown, about 5 minutes per batch.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: Once fried, carefully lift the pie bombs out of the oil using the slotted spoon and transfer them to the bowl of cinnamon sugar. Toss the hot pie bombs in the sugar mixture until well coated.
- Serve Immediately: These Apple Pie Bombs are best served warm. Enjoy them as they are, or pair them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat!
Notes
- Be sure to monitor the oil temperature closely; too hot and the bombs will burn on the outside before cooking through.
- For an added touch, drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie bomb
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg