Caramel Apple Pie Bombs
These Caramel Apple Pie Bites are a delightful twist on classic apple pie, offering all the comforting flavors of the dessert in a bite-sized, deep-fried treat. With a warm, gooey center of apple pie filling and caramel, enveloped in a crispy, cinnamon-sugar coating, these bites are perfect for a sweet indulgence.
They’re quick to make and ideal for sharing at parties or enjoying as a decadent dessert. Drizzle with caramel sauce and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
Caramel Apple Pie Bombs
Ingredients
1 can, 7.5 ounce biscuit dough
1 can Apple Pie Filling
10 Kraft Caramels, cut in half
1 cup white granulated sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
Vegetable Oil for Frying
Optional caramel sauce for dipping
Instructions:
Step 1:
Pour vegetable oil into a deep Dutch oven and heat it over medium heat.
In a small, heatproof bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon, mixing well. Set this aside.
Step 2:
Open the biscuit dough can. Flatten each biscuit using your fingers or a rolling pin.
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of apple pie filling onto the center of each flattened biscuit.
Place a half of a caramel on top of the apple pie filling.
Step 3:
Fold the edges of the dough around the filling and gently roll it in your hands to seal and shape it into a ball.
Using a slotted spoon, carefully lower each dough ball into the hot oil. Fry them until they are golden brown.
Remove the balls from the oil using the slotted spoon.
Step 4:
Roll the warm balls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and then transfer them to a serving plate.
immediately. Optionally, drizzle with caramel sauce and enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes:
Biscuit Dough:
Rolling Out: If the biscuit dough is sticky, lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin to make flattening easier.
Alternative Dough: If you prefer, you can use homemade biscuit dough or pie dough for a different texture.
Apple Pie Filling:
Homemade vs. Canned: Using canned apple pie filling is convenient, but you can also make your own with fresh apples, sugar, and spices for a more customized flavor.
Caramels:
Melting: If the caramels are too hard to cut, you can microwave them for a few seconds to soften them slightly.
Frying:
Oil Temperature: Ensure the oil is at the right temperature (about 350°F or 175°C) before frying. Too hot and they’ll burn on the outside before cooking through; too cool and they’ll be greasy.
Batch Frying: Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding, which can lower the oil temperature and result in uneven cooking.
Cinnamon Sugar:
Mixing: Make sure the cinnamon and sugar are well combined to ensure even coating. Adjust the amount of cinnamon to your taste.
Drizzling:
Caramel Sauce: Use store-bought or homemade caramel sauce for drizzling. Warm it slightly to make it easier to drizzle.
Serving:
Temperature: These bites are best enjoyed warm, right after frying and coating in cinnamon sugar.
Ice Cream: For an extra treat, serve with vanilla ice cream. It adds a creamy contrast to the warm, crispy bites.
Storage:
Leftovers: If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container. They are best eaten within a day, as they may become soggy over time. Reheat them in a toaster oven to restore some crispiness.
Nutrition Information:
YIELD: 8 SERVING SIZE: 1
Amount Per Serving:
CALORIES: 259 | TOTAL FAT: 3g | SATURATED FAT: 1g | TRANS FAT: 0g | UNSATURATED FAT: 2g | CHOLESTEROL: 1mg | SODIUM: 287mg | CARBOHYDRATES: 57g \ FIBER: 1g | SUGAR: 42g | PROTEIN: 2g