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: