October 25, 2023
Review RecipeCaramel Apple Pie Bombs
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It’s an explosion of flavors with these caramel apple pie bombs. Fried dough packed with apple pie filling and creamy sweet caramels and then rolled in cinnamon and sugar – a sweet treat couldn’t get any sweeter.
Caramel Apple Pie Bombs Ingredients
This caramel apple pie bombs recipe is a delightful dessert that combines the comforting flavors of apple pie with the indulgent richness of caramel.
The highlight is the oozing pockets of buttery caramel, delivering a perfect balance of sweetness with the tart apples.
You’ll need:
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
- 1 (7.5-ounce) can of biscuits
- 1 (21-ounce) can of apple pie filling
- 10 individually wrapped caramels, cut in ½ lengthwise
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Caramel sundae topping (optional)
PRO TIP:
We do not recommend using Grands-sized biscuits. The dough does NOT completely cook, and you are left with a cinnamon sugar raw dough ball.
Substitutions And Additions
SPICE: You can add a sprinkle of cinnamon or even a little bit of apple pie spice on top of the apple pie filling if you want more spices. A quarter teaspoon of ground nutmeg in your cinnamon sugar mixture would add an extra hint of fall to your treats.
VEGETABLE OIL: You can use vegetable shortening in place of vegetable oil.
CINNAMON: If you’re looking to switch up the spice profile, you could also substitute apple pie spice in place of plain cinnamon for this delicious dessert.
GRANULATED SUGAR: While granulated sugar works beautifully in this recipe, you can experiment with different sweeteners like brown sugar or even maple syrup for a unique twist.
Brown sugar can impart a rich, caramel-like flavor, while maple syrup adds a delightful hint of maple goodness.
APPLE PIE FILLING: If you’re feeling adventurous, consider making your apple pie filling from scratch using fresh apples. This allows you to control the sweetness and flavor of the filling to your liking.
CARAMELS: While traditional caramels work perfectly, you can customize the caramel element by using flavored caramels such as sea salt caramel or chocolate-filled caramels.
How To Make This Caramel Apple Pie Bombs Recipe
STEP ONE: Fill a 2 to 3-quart heavy-bottomed saucepan a little over ½ way with vegetable oil. You will want this deep enough to cover the dough balls completely. Set it aside.
STEP TWO: In a small heat-safe bowl, stir together the white sugar and ground cinnamon. Set it aside.
STEP THREE: Open the can of biscuits, and either using your fingers or a rolling pin, flatten the biscuit dough.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
If you are using the rolling pin, you may need to lightly flour your work surface with all-purpose flour.
STEP FOUR: Place one tablespoon of apple pie filling in the center of the dough circle.
STEP FIVE: Place one of the cut caramel pieces on top of the apples. The caramel candy will not melt properly if left whole.
STEP SIX: Pinch the edges of the dough together to ensure it does not come apart while frying. Once you have pinched the edges, gently roll the ends under into more of a ball shape.
STEP SEVEN: Heat the oil on medium heat. It should reach a hot enough temperature where a tiny piece of dough dropped in the oil will be bubbly.
STEP EIGHT: Using a slotted metal spoon, carefully lower the dough balls into the oil, cooking no more than two at a time.
Use the slotted spoon to roll the balls around in the oil to ensure they do not stick or burn. Fry the dough balls until all sides are golden brown.
PRO TIP:
Be sure to constantly monitor the oil temperature and adjust accordingly. Too hot and you will burn the dough, too low and it will not cook evenly.
STEP NINE: Carefully lift the pie bombs out of the oil and transfer them to the small bowl with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Roll to completely coat in the mixture. Place on a plate and repeat the process.
STEP TEN: Serve immediately.
How To Serve
These apple bombs are perfectly decadent on their own, but they would be over-the-top amazing with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side or a spoonful of whipped cream.
You can drizzle with the caramel sauce topping if desired.
For those who enjoy hot beverages, consider pairing your caramel apple pie bombs with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or a comforting pumpkin spice latte.
To enhance the autumnal experience, serve your caramel apple pie bombs with a steaming mug of warm apple cider. It’s a cozy pairing that’s perfect for fall gatherings.
If you love this great addition to our fall dessert recipes, check out our apple pie cookies and apple fritters for two more easy recipes for divine apple treats.
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Storage
Now that you’ve mastered the art of making these scrumptious caramel apple pie bombs, it’s time to talk about how to store them properly to keep that deliciousness intact.
ON THE COUNTER: Store any leftovers of these crazy delicious caramel apple pie bombs in an airtight container at room temperature overnight.
MAKE AHEAD: Simply follow the recipe up to the point just before frying. Once you’ve assembled the bombs, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze them until they’re solid.
Then, transfer them to an airtight container or a freezer bag. These frozen bombs can be stored for up to three months.
IN THE FRIDGE: While it’s best to enjoy caramel apple pie bombs fresh, you can store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
When properly stored, they should stay good for up to two to three days.
IN THE FREEZER: If you want to store your caramel apple pie bombs for an extended period, freezing is your best option.
Place the cooled bombs on a baking sheet, making sure they’re not touching each other, and freeze until solid.
Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe container or bag. They can be stored in the freezer for up to three months.
Why We Love This Recipe
There are so many reasons to love these bite-sized treats, including:
IRRESISTIBLE FLAVOR FUSION: These bombs bring together the classic and comforting flavors of apple pie with the indulgent sweetness of caramel. The combination of warm, spiced apples and gooey caramel is a flavor explosion that’s simply irresistible.
SATISFYING COMFORT FOOD: These bombs provide the ultimate comfort food experience. The warm, crispy exterior, combined with the gooey caramel and spiced apple filling, offers a satisfying, nostalgic feeling.
Our yummy fried caramel apple pie bombs are an easy fall dessert but would taste amazing any time of year.
Bursting with sweet caramel and warm apple pie filling and covered in cinnamon sugar, you won’t find a better sweet treat that the entire family will love.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have an abundance of fresh apples during apple season, you could make your own apple pie filling and use it in this simple recipe.
I’m not sure if the crescent rolls would do very well being fried. You could use crescent rolls and make baked apple caramel pie bombs instead if you’d prefer.
Fry only with oils that have a high smoking point. The smoking point is the temperature it takes for the oil to start to break down and smoke. Once it smokes, it’s not good for frying. Good oils to use are peanut oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, corn oil, or vegetable oil. Olive oil, on the other hand, is not a good oil to fry in.
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Caramel Apple Pie Bombs
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 7.5 ounces biscuits
- 21 ounces apple pie filling
- 10 caramels cut in ½ longways (individually wrapped)
- vegetable oil for frying
- caramel sundae topping, optional
Instructions
- Fill a 2 to 3 quart heavy-bottomed saucepan a little over ½ way with vegetable oil. You will want this deep enough to cover the dough balls completely. Set it aside.
- In a small heat-safe bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Set it aside.
- Open the can of biscuits, and either using your fingers or a rolling pin, flatten the biscuit dough. (If you are using the rolling pin, you may need to lightly flour your work surface.)
- Place 1 tablespoon of apple pie filling in the center of the dough circle.
- Place the halved caramel on top of the apples. (The caramels will not melt properly if left whole)
- Pinch the edges of the dough together to ensure it does not come apart while frying. Once you have pinched the edges, gently roll the ends under into more of a ball shape.
- Heat the oil on medium heat. It should reach a hot enough temperature where a tiny piece of dough dropped in the oil will be bubbly.
- Using a slotted metal spoon, carefully lower the dough balls into the oil, cooking no more than 2 at a time. Use the slotted spoon to roll the balls around in the oil to ensure they do not stick or burn. Fry the dough balls until all sides are golden brown. Be sure to constantly monitor the oil temperature and adjust accordingly. Too hot and you will burn the dough, too low and it will not cook evenly
- Carefully lift the pie bombs out of the oil and transfer them to the cinnamon sugar bowl, and roll to completely coat in the sugar mixture. Place on a plate and repeat the process.
- Serve immediately. You can drizzle with the caramel sundae topping if desired.
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Notes
- We do not recommend using Grands biscuits. The dough does NOT completely cook, and you are left with a cinnamon sugar raw dough ball.
- If you are using the rolling pin, you may need to lightly flour your work surface with all-purpose flour.
- Be sure to constantly monitor the oil temperature and adjust accordingly. Too hot and you will burn the dough, too low and it will not cook evenly.
Comments
Gloria says
These are such a luscious treat!
Margaret says
What other type biscuit brands have you tried it with? The reason I am asking, some Grocery Stores are running low on all products these days.
Layne Kangas says
We haven’t tried it with our varieties yet!
Kevin says
Would it be possible to airfry rather than oil fry?
Layne Kangas says
You probably could but I haven’t tested it out like that so I don’t have any instructions for using an airfryer for these. If you test it out, please let me know. Enjoy!
Tiffany says
I did in my air fryer and came out amazing! I would imagine oil frying would get messy, dough doesn’t like to stay together.
Anthony says
Not sure how you did the carmels, but since you said cut in half and only 10 biscuits, I put one one bottom of dough, then apple and another on top. Also put it in the air fryer at 325 for like 6 or 7 minutes and they came out great. Just sprayed them with butter spray right before pulling out and let them go another minute so that you could still roll in cinnamon sugar
Debra Bates says
I am loving alot of the recipes 😋
Audrey says
Will this recipe work in an Air Fryer?
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Audrey – we haven’t tested it that way so I can’t tell you what cooking adjustments would need to be made!
Lara Denmark says
How long would you bake the apple pie bombs if you used crescent rolls? I can’t wait to try!
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Lara – I don’t know if I would use crescent rolls for this recipe. I haven’t tested it out and I’m not sure any adjustments that would need to be made or if they would leak. We do have these apple pie bites with crescent rolls that I can recommend. Enjoy 🙂
Peggy says
What kind of biscuits do you recommend being you said not to use grands biscuits
Layne Kangas says
Hi, Peggy – you’ll want to use the regular-size canned biscuits. Grands size are larger and will not cook properly. Enjoy!
Clearissa says
This is my kind of baking recipe, quick, fairly easy, and delicious. This is a recipe I will definitely give a try. Thank you for sharing at #omhgww. Pinned and tweeted if buttons are available. See you next week.
Paula says
Could these be fried in an air fryer?