Of course! Apple Pie Biscuits are a fantastic, easy-to-make treat that combines the cozy flavors of apple pie with the warm, flaky comfort of a fresh biscuit. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a simple dessert.
Here are two fantastic ways to make them: one from scratch and a super simple version using canned dough.
Recipe 1: Homemade Apple Pie Biscuits (From Scratch)
These are buttery, flaky, and packed with fresh apple flavor.
Yields: 8-10 biscuits
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Apple Filling:
· 1 large or 2 small apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and finely diced (about 1 ½ cups)
· 2 tablespoons brown sugar
· 1 tablespoon butter
· ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
· Pinch of nutmeg
· 1 teaspoon lemon juice
· 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
For the Biscuit Dough:
· 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
· 1 tablespoon baking powder
· ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
· ½ teaspoon salt
· ½ cup (1 stick / 113g) cold unsalted butter, grated or cubed
· ¾ cup (180ml) cold buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
· 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping:
· 2 tablespoons melted butter
· 1 tablespoon granulated sugar mixed with ¼ tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
- Cook the Filling: In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the 1 tbsp butter. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the apples have softened slightly. Sprinkle the 1 tsp of flour over the mixture, stir, and cook for another minute until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Using a pastry cutter, your fingers, or a grater, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
- Combine Wet & Dry: In a separate bowl, combine the cold buttermilk and vanilla. Pour into the flour-butter mixture. Stir with a fork until a shaggy dough just begins to form.
- Add Apples: Gently fold in the cooled apple mixture. Don’t overmix; it’s okay if there are some dry spots.
- Shape & Cut: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a ¾-inch thick rectangle. Use a floured bench scraper or knife to cut into 8-10 rough squares or rectangles. This “rustic” method is easier than using a round cutter and prevents overworking the dough.
- Bake: Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, about 1-2 inches apart. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Glaze (Optional): For an extra treat, whisk together ½ cup powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of milk or apple cider and drizzle over the warm biscuits.
- Serve: Serve warm, ideally with a pat of butter or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Recipe 2: Easy Canned Dough Apple Pie Biscuits
This is the ultimate 15-minute hack for when you need a quick and delicious treat.
Yields: 8 biscuits
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10-12 minutes
Ingredients:
· 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (the “Grands” flaky layers work great)
· 1 cup canned apple pie filling, finely chopped
· 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
· 2 tablespoons melted butter
· For the Glaze (Optional): ½ cup powdered sugar + 1-2 tbsp milk + ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) or as directed on the biscuit can. Grease a muffin tin.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix the chopped apple pie filling with the cinnamon.
- Assemble: Separate the biscuit dough. Gently stretch or flatten each biscuit into a 4-5 inch round. Place a heaping tablespoon of the apple mixture in the center of each round. Gather the edges and pinch them together to seal, forming a ball.
- Bake: Place each sealed ball, seam-side down, into a cup of the greased muffin tin. This helps them hold their shape. Brush the tops with melted butter.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
- Finish: Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing. If using the glaze, whisk the ingredients together and drizzle over the warm biscuits.
Expert Tips for the Best Biscuits
· Keep Everything Cold: For flaky homemade biscuits, the key is cold butter and cold buttermilk. The steam from the melting butter is what creates the flaky layers.
· Don’t Overmix: Overmixing the dough develops gluten, leading to tough biscuits. Mix until the ingredients are just combined.
· Cool the Filling: If the apple filling is too hot when you add it to the dough, it will melt the butter and make the dough greasy.
· Go Rustic: For homemade biscuits, patting and cutting into squares is not only easier, but it also prevents you from re-rolling scraps (which can make biscuits tough).
Whether you make them from scratch or the easy way, these Apple Pie Biscuits are sure to be a hit