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Apple Pie Bombs

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Apple Pie Bombs are bite-sized pastries filled with warm cinnamon-spiced apples and wrapped in flaky dough. Baked or fried and finished with cinnamon sugar or glaze, they deliver classic apple pie flavor in a fun, portable form.

Ingredients

  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough or crescent roll dough
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg (for egg wash, optional if baking)
  • Optional toppings:
  • Cinnamon sugar
  • Powdered sugar
  • Vanilla glaze (powdered sugar + milk + vanilla extract)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) or heat oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C) if frying.
  2. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 5–7 minutes until apples are soft and caramelized. Stir in vanilla. Let cool slightly.
  3. Flatten each piece of dough into a small circle using fingers or a rolling pin.
  4. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of apple filling into the center of each dough circle.
  5. Pinch the edges together to seal and roll into a smooth ball. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet or prepare for frying.
  6. If baking: Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
  7. If frying: Carefully lower each bomb into hot oil. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side or until golden. Drain on paper towels.
  8. While still warm, roll in cinnamon sugar or drizzle with glaze. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Do not overfill the dough to avoid bursting during baking or frying.
  • Chill assembled bombs before baking or frying to help seal them.
  • Use canned apple pie filling as a shortcut—just chop finely and remove excess liquid.
  • Serve with caramel sauce or vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.

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