Cinnamon Caramel Apple Pie Bombs – Gooey, Golden & Irresistible

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These apple pie bombs bring together everything people love about classic apple pie—sweet apples, warm spices, and buttery pastry—without the fuss of rolling crusts or slicing pies. They’re soft on the outside, molten in the center, and dangerously addictive.

They’re also:

• Perfect for fall & holiday gatherings
• Easy enough for beginner bakers
• Ideal for kids and adults alike
• Customizable with different apples, sauces, or doughs

Ingredients

• 2 cups apples, peeled and finely diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 12 soft caramel candies, unwrapped
• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8–10 biscuits)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.
2. Flatten each biscuit into a 4-inch circle using your hands or a rolling pin.
3. Spoon 1 tablespoon of apple mixture into the center of each dough circle.
4. Place one caramel candy on top of the apples.
5. Carefully wrap the dough around the filling, pinching seams tightly to seal.
6. Roll gently into a smooth ball.
7. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
8. Brush each bomb generously with melted butter.
9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
10. While warm, roll each bomb in cinnamon sugar until fully coated.
11. Serve warm for maximum caramel pull.

Serving Suggestions

• Drizzle with extra caramel sauce
• Serve with vanilla ice cream
• Add chopped pecans or walnuts on top
• Dust lightly with powdered sugar for presentation

Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

• Store in an airtight container up to 2 days
• Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best texture
• Freeze unbaked bombs for up to 1 month

Cinnamon Caramel Apple Pie Bombs

Golden biscuit dough filled with spiced apples and gooey caramel, rolled in cinnamon sugar for the ultimate handheld dessert.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 10 pie bombs

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 240

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Filling

• 2 cups apples peeled and diced
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp nutmeg
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 12 caramel candies unwrapped

Dough & Coating

• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 1.5 tsp cinnamon

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Baking sheet
• Pastry brush

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a bowl.
3. Flatten each biscuit dough into a circle.
4. Add apple mixture and one caramel candy to the center.
5. Seal dough tightly and roll into a ball.
6. Brush with melted butter and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
7. Roll warm bombs in cinnamon sugar and serve immediately.

Notes

Best served warm. Reheat in air fryer for crisp texture.