Simple Caramel Apple Pie Bombs Recipe – Easy Fall Dessert Idea
These simple caramel apple pie bombs are the perfect bite-sized fall dessert! Flaky dough wrapped around warm apple pie filling and gooey caramel, baked until golden brown, makes them a cozy treat for autumn gatherings, holidays, or anytime you crave a sweet seasonal indulgence.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowls
- Skillet (for apple filling)
- Rolling pin (optional)
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled & diced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit or crescent dough
- 12–16 soft caramel candies (or caramel squares, softened)
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- ¼ cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Prepare Filling: Cook diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a skillet until softened.
- Wrap Bombs: Flatten dough rounds. Place a spoonful of apple filling and a softened caramel in the center.
- Seal Edges: Pinch dough tightly around filling to prevent leaks.
- Bake: Arrange seam-side down on baking sheet. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Coat: Brush warm bombs with melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with caramel drizzle or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Use tart apples for balance against caramel sweetness.
- Don’t overstuff bombs—modest filling prevents leaks.
- Test one bomb before baking the full batch to perfect timing.
- Freeze unbaked bombs for future baking.
- Best enjoyed warm for gooey centers.