APPLE PIE BISCUITS
These Apple Pie Biscuits are a delightful combination of flaky biscuits and warm, spiced apple pie filling. They're a perfect fall treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
Biscuits:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 cup cold milk
Apple Filling:
- 2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled and diced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup water
Glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the diced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened and the filling has thickened, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Make the biscuit dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cold milk until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Assemble the biscuits: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a rectangle about ½ inch thick. Cut the dough into squares or circles using a biscuit cutter or a knife.
- Fill the biscuits: Place a spoonful of the apple filling in the center of each biscuit. Gently press the edges of the dough around the filling to seal.
- Bake: Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Make the glaze (optional): While the biscuits are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm biscuits after they have cooled slightly.
- Serve: Serve the apple pie biscuits warm.
Notes
- Cold Ingredients: Using cold butter and cold milk is essential for making flaky biscuits.
- Don't Overmix: Overmixing the biscuit dough will result in tough biscuits.
- Apple Variety: Use a combination of apple varieties for the best flavor and texture.
- Filling Consistency: The apple filling should be thick enough to stay inside the biscuits.
- Glaze: The glaze is optional, but it adds a nice touch of sweetness and flavor. You can also dust the biscuits with powdered sugar instead of using a glaze.