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Apple Caramel Bombs

Apple Caramel Bombs are warm, soft bites filled with gooey apple and caramel, perfect for fall and holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Bombs

  • 1 can 16.3 oz can refrigerated biscuit dough
  • 8 pieces caramel candies
  • 1 tablespoon butter Plus 2 tablespoons melted butter for brushing
  • 2 pieces apples, finely chopped Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt

For Topping

  • to taste caramel and peanuts, crushed

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a medium cooking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cook until apples are tender, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Remove biscuits from can and stretch slightly.
  • Place 1 tablespoon of apple pie filling in the center of each dough circle and top with one caramel candy.
  • Create a ball, pinching together the loose ends of the biscuit dough.
  • Once you have pinched the edges, gently roll the ends under into more of a ball shape.
  • Place into the cooking dish and brush with melted butter.

Baking

  • Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Transfer bombs to a platter and serve, garnished with caramel and crushed peanuts.

Notes

Store cooled bombs in an airtight container. Keep at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat by warming in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5-8 minutes or microwave briefly.
Keyword Apple Caramel Bombs, Baked Goods, Fall Treats, Gooey Desserts, Holiday Baking